Title
Update on the 2024 City Boards & Commissions Members Appointment Program
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic & Economic Growth
(1E: Increase community involvement and participation within local government / community)
MEETING DATE: May 21, 2024
DEPARTMENT: City Secretary
CONTACT: Empress Drane, City Secretary
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Review information and provide direction on appointments process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
• City Council to submit preferencing selections to the City Secretary (on or before Sunday, August 18)
• City Council to conduct a Work Session on Tuesday, August 20, for the purpose of reviewing board memberships and preferencing selections.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• On Tuesday, August 27, the McKinney City Council will appoint members to the various city Boards & Commissions. Unless noted otherwise, those appointed will serve terms effective October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025.
• For consideration, interested individuals (including eligible incumbent members) must complete an application and participate in an interview.
• The deadline to apply is Friday June 21, 2024. Apply online at <https://mckinney.granicus.com/boards/apply>.
• Candidate Interview Schedule (all events 5:30p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers)
o o Monday, July 15
o Thursday, July 18
o Monday, July 22
o Thursday, July 25
o Tuesday, July 30
o Wednesday, August 7
Following the application deadline, eligible candidates will receive an invitation to register for an interview.
• Prior to October 1, new and reappointed members must complete Board Member Orientation conducted by the Board Clerk and / or Office of the City Secretary (schedule to be determined)
• Candidates are encouraged to attend public meetings and should be familiar with the general purpose and procedures of their boards of interest.
Information about McKinney Boards & Commissions is available online at <https://mckinneytexas.org/Boards>
• Additional resources:
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
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Every year, approximately half of all McKinney Boards & Commissions appointments expire, with those vacancies filled by City Council vote.
• Appointment terms last two years, and each member may serve up to two (2) or three (3) consecutive terms, depending on their respective board.
• As part of this annual process and in accordance with policy, the mayor will assign two (2) Council Member Liaisons to each of the following boards:
o McKinney Community Development Corporation
o McKinney Economic Development Corporation
o McKinney Housing Authority
o McKinney Main Street Board
o Parks, Recreation & Open Space Advisory Board
o Planning & Zoning Commission
o Visit McKinney Board
The mayor may also assign informal liaisons to the remaining boards.
• On February 1, 2022, the City Council discussed pertinent factors and guiding principles for the appointments process:
o the increasing number of qualified applicants relative to the limited number of member seats
o district representation and opportunities for memberships to reflect the diversity of the city
o meeting attendance requirements for appointed members
o City Council preferencing methods
• On March 1, 2022, the City Council amended its Policy for Board & Commission Member Appointments and Eligibility to
o establish member service limits of two (2) and three (3) term consecutive terms for specific boards; and
o specify certain training requirements for appointed members
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A