Title
Update on 2022 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 5, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning / City Secretary
CONTACT: Paula Nasta, Planning Manager
Terri Ramey, Board Clerk
Empress Drane, City Secretary
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: No action - for Information Sharing purposes only
ITEM SUMMARY:
• On Tuesday, August 23, the McKinney City Council will appoint members to the various city Boards & Commissions. Unless noted otherwise, those appointed will serve terms effective October 1, 2022-September 30, 2024.
• To be considered, interested individuals (including incumbent members with terms expiring in 2022) must complete an application and participate in an interview.
• The deadline to apply is Friday June 17, 2022. 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 <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
• Current Board
|
Name |
Expiration Year |
Eligible for Reappointment in 2022? |
|
Betty Petkovsek |
2022 |
yes |
|
James West |
2022 |
yes |
|
Nina Ringley |
2022 |
no |
|
Tim McWilliams |
2023 |
n/a |
|
Johanna Friedel |
2023 |
n/a |
|
Thomas Pence, Alternate |
2023 |
n/a |
|
David O’Dell |
2023 |
n/a |
|
Mallori Hanes |
2023 |
n/a |
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A