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 11, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning / City Secretary
CONTACT: Jennifer Arnold, Director of Planning
Empress Drane, City Secretary
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 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 Planning and Zoning Commission members:
Member Term Expiration
Bill Cox 2021 (must reapply)
Brian Mantzey 2021 (must reapply)
Cam McCall 2021 (must reapply)
Christopher Haeckler 2021 (must reapply)
Scott Woodruff, Alternate 2021 (must reapply)
Bry Taylor 2022
Deanna Kuykendall 2022
Hamilton Doak 2022
Charles Wattley, Alternate 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