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Discuss Board and Commission Governance and Best Practices
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MEETING DATE: December 15, 2014
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
CONTACT: Tom Muehlenbeck, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Discuss Committee Recommendations
ITEM SUMMARY:
· On October 6, 2014, the Mayor appointed Council members Kever, Harris, and Day to serve on a Committee to discuss guidelines and expectations for board and commission members.
· The Committee met on October 10, 2014, October 29, 2014, and November 6, 2014 with Interim City Manager Tom Muehlenbeck and City Secretary Sandy Hart.
· The Council discussed the Committee's recommendations at a Work Session held on November 17, 2014. At that time, there were areas that have been highlighted in red that needed the full Council's input.
· The Committee is submitting the revised attached recommendations for Council's discussion and consideration.
· In addition to the Board and Commission Governance and Best Practices Committee recommendation, the Committee would like the Council to discuss and provide direction regarding the appointment of Alternates to the MEDC, MCDC, MADC, MCVB, Planning and Zoning, and the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Boards.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: N/A
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A