MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 10, 2024
SUBJECT:
Title
APPOINTMENTS TO MEASURE Q CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
APPOINT individuals to positions on Measure Q Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC).
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not applicable.
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Good Governance
Introduction
The City Council has established boards and commissions to assist with various functions of the City. The roles of the boards and commissions vary from making decisions to making recommendations to the City Council. These boards and commissions consist of individuals who meet certain criteria outlined in the bylaws of the applicable entity, in the Municipal Code, and/or in a City Council enabling resolution, as applicable. The City approved for placement on the November 5, 2024, ballot an ordinance imposing a sales tax (Measure Q) and requiring the City to establish an oversight committee to monitor the use and accounting of the tax funds. Based on the preliminary election results, the ballot measure has passed.
As part of the board and commission appointment process, and in compliance with the Maddy Act (Act), the City enables and ensures all citizens of the City, have equal access to specific and current information about the many local regulating and advisory boards, commissions, and committees. The Act provides citizens equal opportunity to be informed of vacancies which occur, so that they may pursue, participate in, and contribute to the operations of local government by serving on such boards, commissions and committees. In compliance with the Act, the notice of vacancies was posted on the City's website. The application period was from November 13, 2024, to December 5, 2024. The City Clerk's Office received a total of 9 applications. Applications were then screened by the City Clerk's Office to ensure that eligibility requirements met the respective board's governing documents. Qualified applicants were invit...
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