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MTG, 1/22/91 POLICY ON APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS
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RKOMMENDED ACTION:
No action necessary unless the Council wishes to consider its own policy for Plannin!
Design Review Board, and Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Historically, the Mayor has had the ability to reappoint members of boards, con
committees, regardless of the number of terms they have served. It is now the May1
members who have served two consecutive terms shall not be reappointed. However,
may be eligible for reconsideration for any other City board or commission, and could b
for reappointment to the same board or commission after a two-year waiting period. Ind
appointed to the unexpired portion of a term would be eligible to be reappointed for tc
terms.
EXH IBlTS :
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Memo to City Council from Mayor Lewis, dated January 7, 1991.
Memo from Council Member Stanton to Mayor Lewis, dated January 15, 1991.
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January 7, 1991
TO: city Council
FROM : Mayor Lewis
MAYOR'S POLICY ON APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
State law provides that a directly elected mayor makes
appointments to most of the City's boards and commissions. qualifications of prospective members and the process for tlr appointment is within the mayor I s discretion.
It has been suggested that the terms of people serving in IC
government should be limited. I do not agree, believing t
ultimately is a judgment which should be made by the people at E
election. However, because of expressions of concern from pec
whose opinions I value and recognizing commissioners do
directly stand for re-election and are therefore not judged by
people, I have decided to change my policy for making appointmer
I will follow a general policy of not reappointing members boards and commissions who have served two consecutive terms.
individual retiring after two terms will be immediately eligi for consideration for any other City board or commission and cc be reconsidered for reappointment to the same board or commiss after a two year waiting period. Individuals initially appoin
to the unexpired portion of a term would be eligible to reappointed for two consecutive full terms,
It is my intention to place this matter on the City Counci
agenda as an information item so that everyone will be aware of policy. Please let me know if you have any questions or concer When the policy is placed on the Council agenda I will also incl
a memorialization of our current unwritten policy of announc vacancies, requesting applications and indicating my intentior appoint at a Council meeting two weeks in advance of the tine
Council will be called upon to vote whether or nst to confirm appointment. The Council may wish to consider the advisabilitl
adoption a similar policy for the PlanKing Commission and Des
Review Board ich are City Council appointments. &i Mayor
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January 15, 1991
TO: MAYOR LEWIS
FROM: Council Member Stanton
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Thank you for the opportunity to review your proposed policy on Appointments to Boards
and Commissions. I have been one of those who has favored the policy of limiting Board
and Commission representatives to iwo consecutive terms, and I concur with your poiicy
regarding that matter.
Recognizing the Mayor's appointment power is shared by the Council in regard to the
Planning Commission, the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee and the Des
Review Board, I would propose that the Council consider adopting a two-consecutive limi
these bodies as well. I think adopting a similar policy in these instances would meet the
goals you have outlined in this proposal.
Please let me know if you would like any additional information on this subject.
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MARGARE STANTON
Council ember
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C: Council Members
e 9 League of Women Voters
North Coast San Diego COUI
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To the Members of the City Council, Carlsbad, Califor:
January 21, 1991
The Carlsbad unit of the League of Women Voters,
North Coast San Diego County, favors the Mayor's
suggested policy change regarding a two-term limit
for members of boards, commissions and committees.
The League's position, resulting from our 1987-88
study of "Citizens Participation in Carlsbad
Government" is:
"In order to achieve and maintain broad citizen
participation in city advisory b odies, we
support action by the city to limit member-
ship to two consecutive terms where there
policy of staggered terms."
are qualified applicants, continuing the
Therefore, the League commends use of the two-
term policy.
Sincerely, a%
Ruth Lewis, President
P.O. Box 727, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California 92007