REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding City Council 2014 Appointments to Intergovernmental and Internal Assignments, Council Subcommittees, and Community Member Appointments
Report
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this Report is for Council to review and possibly approve proposed Councilmember appointments to a variety of intergovernmental agencies as presented in Attachments 1 through 4. Appointees represent the City's interests and influence policies and regulations of other agencies. All Council appointments are made annually in January; at this time, Council also considers ratifying appointments made by outside agencies.
As noted in Council Policy 7.3.12, City Council Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies, City Council Subcommittees and Council- or Mayor-Created Advisory Task Forces, staff support will be provided to Councilmembers serving on IGR bodies as directed by the City Manager. Typically, staff support consists of reviewing and advising on upcoming committee agendas for issues pertaining to Sunnyvale and, as needed, assisting Council in presenting those issues.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.3.12, City Council Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies, City Council Subcommittees, and Council- or Mayor-Created Advisory Task Forces.
2013 Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials Section C. Sanctions: City Councilmembers, Board and Commission Members, and Council appointees who do not sign the Model of Excellence shall be ineligible for intergovernmental assignments or Council subcommittees.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
N/A.
DISCUSSION
When making IGR appointments, Council considers the City's overall intergovernmental priorities as well as the particular interests and backgrounds of individual councilmembers. For reference, the 2013 City Council Intergovernmental Appointments list and the Historical List of Council IGR Assignments, noting IGR agencies and committee assignment...
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