Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on 2026-27 Board and Commission Appointments, Including Fulfilling Vacancies Resulting from Expired Terms, Resignations, Reassignments, and Removals
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: August 25, 2026
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
City Secretary
CONTACT: Mark Houser, City Attorney
Empress Drane, City Secretary
Edith Ruiz, Accreditation & Reporting Specialist
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Appoint Regular Members (and Alternates as necessary) to serve on the various Boards & Commissions of the city.
ITEM SUMMARY: City Council will vote to appoint Regular and Alternate members to the various Boards & Commissions of the city.
• This year, there were 125 candidates, of which approximately 48% participated in an interview.
• Each appointment will be for a two-year term effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, unless otherwise noted in instances of partial terms to replace vacated seats.
• Nominations of eligible candidates will be submitted at the discretion of City Council Members, and appointments are determined by majority vote of Council.
• Considerations for nominees include meeting attendance and general performance of incumbent members; and application, interview, and relevant knowledge, skill, and interest of all applicants.
• Appointees must meet all eligibility requirements, partake in the Oath of Office for their respective board, and complete training on Texas Open Meetings, Public Information, and other matters relevant to their respective board, prior to active participation as a member.
• Oaths of Office and Open Government training will be administered in September, by the City Secretary and City Attorney, as well as additional events administered by authorized staff and/or board officers.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The appointment of Board & Commission members is an annual process.
• On August 18, 2026, the City Council amended its board and commission policy, allow Council members to individually nominate candidates to the McKinney Community Development Corporation and the McKinney Economic Development Corporation.
• City Council conducted four (4) candidate interview sessions between July 20 -July 30, 2026.
• Applicant recruitment was conducted through a variety of means: city departments, City Council, distribution of Board & Commission informational cards at public facilities and online; staff and board participation in the McKinney Chamber of Commerce Serve McKinney event; and webpage, television, and social media advertisements.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A