MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 14, 2014
SUBJECT:
Title
DECLARE VACANCIES ON VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
APPROVE the declaration of upcoming vacancies; authorize advertising to accept applications by 5:30 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2014; and conduct interviews at the City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 9, 2014, of the desired appointments to the referenced Board, Committee, and Commission vacancies.
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 which makes decisions and/or recommendations to the City Council. These boards and commissions consist of individuals who meet certain criteria outlined in bylaws, Municipal Code or resolution. The City Council has the opportunity every year to review the vacant and expiring positions. As part of the annual board and commission appointment process, the City enables and ensures all citizens of the City, pursuant to the Maddy Act (Act), to have equal access to specific and current information about the many local regulating and advisory boards, commissions, and committees. The Act includes that citizens shall have equal opportunity to be informed of vacancies which shall occur, so that they may pursue the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the operations of local government by serving on such boards, commission, and committees.
Discussion
In compliance with the Act, the noted vacancies below will be posted on the City's website with application forms made available in the City Clerk's Office and online. The application period will be from October 15, 2014 to the close of business on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Applications will then the reviewed by the City Clerk's Office to ensure that they meet eligibility requirements set forth according to each commission's or committee's governing documents. Applicants qualifying for service will be invited to attend the December 9, 2014 City Council meeting where they will be interviewed and provided the opportunity to express their qualifications for the position. The City Council will then nominate and vote on individuals to fill each vacancy.
The following is a list of scheduled vacancies and terms that will expire on December 31, 2014, as well as unscheduled vacancies:
Budget Review Committee
(1) Unscheduled Vacancy - term expires 6/30/2016
Community Services Commission: (4 year term)
Apolo Rios
Robert Bettencourt
(1) Unscheduled Vacancy - term expires 12/31/2016
Planning Commission: (2 year term)
Carl Maas
Rod Jones
Eric Flodine
Bill Jacoby (Alternate)
San Marcos Community Foundation: (2 year term)
Crystal Najera
Benedict Mical
Terri Williams
Michael Wasco
San Marcos Economic Development Corporation: (2 year term)
Charles Zahl
Victor Graham
Charles Benson
Alternate (vacant) - term expires 12/31/2015
Student and Neighborhood Relations Commission: (4 year term)
(1) Unscheduled vacancy - term expires 12/31/15
Traffic Commission: (4 year term)
Donna Nickel
Charles Buckley
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the City.
Prepared by: Melinda Cogle, Deputy City Clerk
Reviewed by: Phillip Scollick, City Clerk
Approved by: Jack Griffin, City Manager