Title
Update on 2021 McKinney Board & Commission Member Appointments
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic & Economic Growth
(1E: Increase community involvement and participation within local government / community)
MEETING DATE: May 20, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Library Advisory Board / City Secretary
CONTACT: Spencer Smith, Director of Libraries
Empress Drane, City Secretary
Blenda Sims, Administrative Assistant
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: No action - for Information Sharing purposes only
ITEM SUMMARY:
• On Tuesday, August 24, the McKinney City Council will appoint members to the various city Boards & Commissions. Unless noted otherwise, those appointed will serve terms effective October 1, 2021-September 30, 2023.
• For consideration, interested individuals (including incumbent members with terms expiring in 2021) must complete an application and participate in an interview.
• The deadline to apply is Friday June 18, 2021. Apply online at <https://mckinney.granicus.com/boards/apply>. Incumbent board members should use the email address on file to update their existing application.
• Interviews will be conducted in June / July (schedule to be determined)
• Prior to October 1, new and reappointed members must complete Board Member Orientation conducted by the Board and / or Office of the City Secretary (schedule to be determined)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Every year, approximately half of all McKinney Boards & Commissions appointments expire, with those vacancies filled by City Council vote.
• Current Library Advisory Board
Member Term Expiration
Peter Samsury September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Joy Booth September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Lauren Smith Carter September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Cheryl Darveaux September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Mohamed Kacem, Alternate September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Joann Pond September 30, 2022
Ambronita Douzart September 30, 2022
Rebecca Fortenberry September 30, 2022
• Appointment terms last two years. Board Members can serve up to three (3) consecutive terms.
• Information about McKinney Boards & Commissions is available online at <https://mckinneytexas.org/Boards>
• Candidates should be familiar with the general purpose and procedures of their boards of interest, and
o Texas Open Meetings Act <https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/open-government/openmeetings_hb.pdf>
o Texas Public Information Act <https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/open-government/publicinfo_hb.pdf>
o McKinney Boards & Commissions Eligibility Policy <https://www.mckinneytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/6284>
o McKinney Code of Ethical Conduct <https://library.municode.com/tx/mckinney/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPAGEOR_CH2AD_ARTVIICOETCOPR>, which applies to elected and appointed officials of the city
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A