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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: September 20, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Mayor
CONTACT: Honorable Mayor Brian Loughmiller
REMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• On December 1, 2015, the City Council amended the Policy to clarify the Council's annual board member performance review in conjunction with its annual appointment process and to add a provision related to consideration of membership if a member uses his/her position inappropriately in another public forum contrary to Section IV (e) of the policy.
• The current policy states:
o Term Limits. Effective for new members appointed in 2013 and in subsequent years, the limit for consecutive service on a board or commission is three (3) consecutive, full two-year terms. Members reappointed in 2013 or appointed prior to 2013, shall be limited to two (2) consecutive, full terms, regardless of term length.
• Staff is recommending that the term limitations be amended to no more six consecutive years of service, rather than three (3) consecutive, full terms.
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, July 21, 2015, August 3, 2015, and December 1, 2015.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: None
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None