MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 8, 2024
SUBJECT:
Title
DECLARE VACANCIES ON VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
APPROVE the declaration of upcoming vacancies; authorize advertising to accept applications from October 9, 2024 to the close of business on Friday, December 13, 2024; and set the City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 as the date to conduct interviews for appointments to fill vacancies in the referenced boards, committees, and commissions.
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Board or Commission Action
Not applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Good Governance
Introduction
The City Council has established boards, commissions, and committees 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, the Municipal Code and/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), contained in Government Code sections 54970, et seq., 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 9, 2024 to the close of business on Friday, December 13, 2024. Applications will then the reviewed by the City Cl...
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