MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 9, 2014
SUBJECT:
Title
APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS.
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
APPOINT individuals to positions on City Boards, Committees and Commissions.
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 bylaws, Municipal Code or resolution. The City Council has the opportunity every year to review the vacant and expiring positions with the opportunity to appoint new individuals to serve in those positions. Terms, for most commissions, are either two or four years. Pursuant to Government Code Section 1302, "every officer whose term has expired shall continue to discharge the duties of his/her office until his/her successor has qualified" and been appointed by the City Council.
As part of the board and commission appointment process, the City enables and ensures all citizens of the City, pursuant to the Maddy Act (Act), 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 shall 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 with an accompanying press release to local news agencies. The application period was from October 15, 2014 to November 20 2014. The City Clerk's Office received a total of 40 applications for Commission vacancies. Applications ...
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