REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Possible Action to Appoint Applicants to Commissions
Report
DISCUSSION
Names of current applicants and available terms of appointment are as follows:
Heritage Preservation Commission (1 term to 6/30/2014, 1 term to 6/30/2017)
Dietrich, Hannalore
Goka, Margaret
Larsen, Dixie
Housing and Human Services Commission (1 Term to 6/30/2017)
McCloud, Chrichelle
Planning Commission (2 terms to 6/30/2014, 1 term to 6/30/2015, 1 term to 6/30/2016)
Albanese, Barbara
Babcock, Laura
Chuck, Edward
Cordes, John
Fowler, Terry
Franz, Katherine
Frazer, Andy
Harrison, Sue
Kelley, Michael
Klein, Larry
Miller, Robert
Pathak, Narendra
Rheaume, Ken
Simons, David
Wade, Kevon
Terms will be effective February 12, 2014. Following appointments, the staff liaison for each commission will provide a commission-specific orientation and each new member is required to take the Oath of Office, sign the Model of Excellence and attend the Board and Commission Orientation hosted by the Office of the City Clerk. A ceremonial oath will be offered to all incoming members.
EXISTING POLICY
On May 15, 2012, Council adopted revisions to Council Policy 7.2.19 Boards and Commissions regarding the appointment of board and commission members to allow for ranked-choice paper votes or individual candidate votes, at the discretion of the Mayor. On September 11, 2012, the issue of ranked-choice paper votes was referred back to the Council Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions for further discussion. The ranked-choice paper vote method will not be used at this time.
The individual candidate vote method is as follows:
The Mayor will announce by board or commission each vacancy including its term, and then will read each applicant's name. Council will vote on each applicant. The candidate receiving the most affirmative votes and at least four affirmative votes will be appointed. Should no candidate receive at le...
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