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 18, 2021
DEPARTMENT: City Secretary
CONTACT: Empress Drane, City Secretary
Blenda Sims, Administrative Assistant
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: No action - for Information Sharing purposes only
ITEM SUMMARY:
* On Tuesday, August 24, 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 Clerk and / or Office of the City Secretary (schedule to be determined)
* As part of this annual process, the Mayor will assign two (2) Council Member Liaisons to each of the following boards:
o McKinney Community Development Corporation
o McKinney Convention & Visitors Bureau / Visit McKinney
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
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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. Board Members can serve up to three (3) consecutive terms.
* Information about Mc...
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