REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Ratification of Councilmember Larsson as Alternate to Councilmember Hendricks on the Airport and Land Use Commission
Report
BACKGROUND
In January 2015, Councilmember Glenn Hendricks was appointed by the Cities Association of Santa Clara County (CASCC) to serve on the Airport and Land Use Commission (ALUC). Council ratified this appointment on February 10, 2015, via RTC 15-0109.
During the April 7, 2015 Council Meeting, Councilmember Hendricks requested that Council appoint an alternate to his ALUC position.
CASCC Executive Director, Raania Mohsen, confirmed with the ALUC that Councilmember Hendricks is free to appoint a proxy of his choice, either a fellow Councilmember or a non-elected member of the community. Councilmember Hendricks has selected Councilmember Gustav Larsson. Council needs to ratify this appointment.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.3.1 Legislative Management - Goals and Policies Goal 7.3.C: Participate in intergovernmental activities, including national, state, and regional groups, as a means to represent the City's interests, influence policy and legislation, and enhance awareness.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
N/A
DISCUSSION
According to the ALUC bylaws:
"Each member, upon appointment and taking the oath of office shall promptly appoint a single proxy who shall take the oath of office and file conflict of interest reports with the clerk of the board. The proxy shall be designated in a signed written instrument, which shall be kept on file by the Clerk of the Board. When so directed by the appointing member, a proxy member will represent the sitting member in all affairs of the commission and exercise the vote of the member at meetings. If a member cannot be present for a meeting and his/her proxy will be attending, the Director of the Department of Planning and Development, or designee, should be notified within a reasonable period of time before the meeting so that arrangements will be m...
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