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 13, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation / City Secretary
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks & Recreation
Empress Drane, City Secretary
Joshua Stevenson, Deputy 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 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Member Term Expiration
Leslie Warren, Alternate September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Kelvin Thomas September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
James M DeLozier September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Boyd J Pelley September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Sean M Nance September 30, 2021 (must reapply)
Melanie Butler September 30, 2022
Kip Dixon September 30, 2022
Windy S Gallagher, Alternate September 30, 2022
Samuel C Franklin September 20, 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