Title
Update on 2024 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: March 21, 2024
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Performing Arts Center
McKinney Main Street Program
City Secretary
CONTACT: Andrew Jones, Director of Cultural District
Heidi Weise, Board Clerk
Empress Drane, City Secretary
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: No action - for Information Sharing purposes only
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, 2026.
• To be considered, interested individuals (including incumbent members with terms expiring in 2024) 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>. 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.
• New and reappointed members must complete Open Government Training and any related training as assigned before October 1, 2024.
• Board Officer elections are held in the month of October.
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 their respective board.
• Information about McKinney Boards & Commissions is available online at <https://mckinneytexas.org/Boards>
• Candidates should be familiar with the general purpose and meeting 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
o Applicable State laws, City ordinances, and/or Board bylaws
• Current McKinney Arts Commission Roster
Maximum consecutive full terms allowed for this board: two (2)
|
Name |
Expiration Year |
Eligible for Reappointment in 2024? |
Appointment History (Regular Full Terms) |
|
Amber Douzart |
2024 |
Yes |
(1) 2022-24 |
|
Tamara Mader |
2024 |
Yes |
(1) 2022-24 |
|
Kathryn Waite |
2024 |
Yes |
(1) 2022-24 |
|
Brian Magnuson |
2025 |
n/a |
(1) 2023-25 |
|
Ava Daley |
2025 |
n/a |
(1) 2021-23, (2) 2023-25 |
|
Kimberlie Page |
2025 |
n/a |
(1) 2023-25 |
|
Jackie Brewer |
2025 |
n/a |
(1) 2023-25 |
|
Matthew Anderson, Alternate |
2025 |
n/a |
None |
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A