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 12, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation / City Secretary
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks & Recreation
Empress Drane, City Secretary
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: No action - for Information Sharing purposes only
ITEM SUMMARY:
• On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 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 July / August (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 McKinney Armed Services Memorial Board
Member Term Expiration
Steve Lebo September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Peter McLellan, Alternate September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Matt Harris September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Whitney Nash September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Christopher Kuhn September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Elizabeth Robins September 30, 2022
Leo Griffin September 30, 2022
Colin Kimball 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