HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-10; City Council; 10303; Request by Mayor to revise Policy No.5OF CARLSBAD - AGENP^ BILL
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REQUEST BY MAYOR LEWIS TO REVISE CITY
COUNCIL POLICY #5 - CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Consider the request by Mayor Lewis and take appropriate action.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The procedures described in City Council Policy #5 to award the Citizen of
the Year Award were written in 1970 and updated in 1980.
After review of this policy, the Mayor suggests that this policy be updated
further.
Recommended changes in procedure include:
A. The Mayor of the City of Carlsbad will appoint a committee of three
to recommend candidates for the Citizen of the Year Award.
B. The Citizen of the Year Award recipients will receive plaques in
recognition of their outstanding efforts in the City of Carlsbad,
or its sphere of influence.
C. The annual awards ceremony will be held as the first order of
business, at a City Council meeting in the month of January.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost will be limited to the price of the plaques.
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Policy #5, with proposed modifications indicated.
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CITY OF CARLSBAD (Page 1 of 2)
Policy No. 5
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT Date Issued 10/10/89
Effective Date 10/10/39
General Subject: COMMUNITY RELATIONS Cancellation Date
Supercedes No. 5, 5-20-80
Specific Subject: Citizen of the Year
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and
Divisions Heads, Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
PURPOSE:
To recognize a dedicated citizen who, on a volunteer basis, has given unselfishly
of time, energy, and means to the cause of civic improvement, beautification, and
betterment.
STATEMENT OF POLICY:
1. This award is for noteworthy community service within a given calendar
year.
2. The Mayor of the City of Carlsbad will appoint a committee of five to
recommend candidates for the Citizen of the Year Award.
3. The committee will select a citizen who is a resident of the City, or
sphere of influence, who it considers is most deserving of the award for
civic contribution during the year.
PROCEDURE:
A. The committee members shall be appointed annually.
B. The selection committee will be guided by the following:
(1) Long and faithful service to the community.
(2) Distinguished service in a position of responsibility.
(3) Enterprise, initiative, diligence, and care in the performance of
a specific volunteer assignment.
(4) Outstanding contribution to the development, growth, and welfare of
the community.
CITY OF CARLSBAD (Page 2 °f 2)
Policy No. 5
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT Date Issued 10/10/89
Effective Date io/io/89
General Subject: COMMUNITY RELATIONS Cancellation Date
Supersedes No. 5. 5-20-80
Specific Subject: Citizen of the Year
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and
Divisions Heads, Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
C. The Citizen of the Year Award recipients will receive a plaque in
recognition of their outstanding efforts in the City of Carlsbad, or its
sphere of influence.
D. The annual awards ceremony will be held as the first order of business at
a City Council meeting in the month of January.
E. This award is not intended to recognize elective officials or those who
receive compensation for their efforts. It is intended to recognize
volunteer, unpaid effort of a significant nature.