REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Appoint an Applicant to the Board of Building Code Appeals
Report
DISCUSSION
The City has ten Council-appointed boards and commissions to recommend and advise City Council on specific policy-related issues for possible Council study and action, and to provide a forum and opportunity for broad community participation in the identification and prioritization of those issues. The term length for boards and commissions is four years, with staggered terms expiring June 30 of each year. Council makes appointments annually in May/June to fill seats with expiring terms to serve terms effective July 1, and fills vacancies as necessary quarterly throughout the year. The current vacancy is for an unexpired term on the Board of Building Code Appeals due to a resignation, and the applicants are listed below:
Board of Building Code Appeals (1 term to 6/30/2019)
Marc Ketzel
Andrew LaManque
The term will be effective November 29, 2017. Following appointment, the 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 the incoming member.
Per Council Policy 7.2.19, Boards and Commissions appointments of board and commission members are placed on the City Council meeting agenda. The appointment process is conducted according to one of the following two methods, at the discretion of the Mayor:
Individual Candidate Votes: 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. The process is repeated for each board or commission.
Paper Votes: The Mayor will announce each board or commission in an order predetermined by the City Clerk to facilitate a speedy process and to accommodate appli...
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