Title
Update on 2026 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: April 28, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Visit McKinney / City Secretary
CONTACT: Aaron Werner, Executive Director of Visit McKinney
Paula Martin, Board Clerk
Empress Drane, City Secretary
PRESENTER: Tenitrus Parchman, Deputy City Secretary
ITEM SUMMARY:
* On Tuesday, August 25, the McKinney City Council will appoint members to the various city Boards & Commissions. Unless noted otherwise, those appointed will serve terms effective October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2028.
* To be considered, interested individuals (including incumbent members with terms expiring in 2026) must complete an application and participate in an interview.
* The deadline to apply is Friday June 19, 2026. 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, and all approved candidates will be contacted to confirm their schedule.
* Prior to October 1, new and reappointed members must complete Open Government Training and any related training as assigned.
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 two (2) or three (3) consecutive terms, depending on which board they are assigned to.
* 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
o Texas Public Information Act
o McKinney Boards & Commissions Eligibility Policy
o McKinney Code of Eth...
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