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)
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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
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