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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Amending the Policy on Board and Commission Member Appointment and Eligibility
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COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Mayor
CONTACT: Brian Loughmiller
REMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• On June 8, 2015, the City Council by motion amended its policy regarding resignation by board and commission members who have filed as a candidate for elective office; and
• On July 21, 2015, the City Council by motion directed an amendment to its formal policies regarding the board and commission application process and a provision regarding an annual consideration of all board members irrespective of term length.
• Included in the Resolution are amendments to the formal policy relative to the appointment process and service on boards and commissions, resignation for certain candidates, the application process, and annual consideration of appointed members.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The City Council adopted and amended the policy on Board and Commission Member Appointment and Eligibility on July 21, 2009, August 17, 2009, May 24, 2010, June 15, 2010, October 4, 2011, June 4, 2013, September 17, 2013, September 14, 2014, June 8, 2015, and July 21, 2015.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: None
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None