HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; 391-4; Policy on Appointments to Boards and CommissionsPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
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TITLE:POLICY ON APPOINTMENTS TO
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (INFO)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive Council agenda bill regarding the policy on the appointments to boards and
commissions.
ITEM EXPLANATION;
Refer to attached City Council agenda bill #11005.
FISCAL IMPACT;
None.
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council AB #11005
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action necessary unless the Council wishes to consider its own policy for Planning Commission,
Design Review Board, and Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Historically, the Mayor has had the ability to reappoint members of boards, commissions and
committees, regardless of the number of terms they have served. It is now the Mayor's policy that
members who have served two consecutive terms shall not be reappointed. However, the individuals
may be eligible for reconsideration for any other City board or commission, and could be reconsidered
for reappointment to the same board or commission after a two-year waiting period. Individuals initially
appointed to the unexpired portion of a term would be eligible to be reappointed for two consecutive
terms.
EXHIBITS:
1. Memo to City Council from Mayor Lewis, dated January 7, 1991.
2. Memo from Council Member Stanton to Mayor Lewis, dated January 15, 1991.
EXHIBIT 1
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 the
appointments to most of the City's boards and commissions. The
qualifications of prospective members and the process for their
appointment is within the mayor's discretion.
It has been suggested that the terms of people serving in local
government should be limited. I do not agree, believing that
ultimately is a judgment which should be made by the people at each
election. However, because of expressions of concern from people
whose opinions I value and recognizing commissioners do not
directly stand for re-election and are therefore not judged by the
people, I have decided to change my policy for making appointments.
I will follow a general policy of not reappointing members of
boards and commissions who have served two consecutive terms. An
individual retiring after two terms will be immediately eligible
for consideration for any other City board or commission and could
be reconsidered for reappointment to the same board or commission
after a two year waiting period. Individuals initially appointed
to the unexpired portion of a term Would be eligible to be
reappointed for two consecutive full terms.
It is my intention to place this matter on the City Council's
agenda as an information item so that everyone will be aware of my
policy. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
When the policy is placed on the Council agenda I will also include
a memorialization of our current unwritten policy of announcing
vacancies, requesting applications and indicating my intention to
appoint at a Council meeting two weeks in advance of the time the
Council will be called upon to vote whether or not to confirm the
appointment. The Council may wish to consider the advisability of
adoption a similar policy for the Planning Commisr.ion and Design
Review Board which are City Council appointments.
BUD LEWI
Mayor
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EXHIBIT 2
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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 two consecutive terms, and I concur with your policy
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 Design
Review Board, I would propose that the Council consider adopting a two-consecutive limit for
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.
MARGAREJ STANTON
Council Member
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