Report Prepared by: Miranda Lutzow, Assistant City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office
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SUBJECT: Notice of Vacancy - Recreation and Parks Commission
REPORT IN BRIEF
Requests direction for filling the newly created vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to notice a vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission due to the resignation of Shawn Dwyer and to seek applicants for the position.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Direct staff to notice the vacancy and seek applicants for the position; or,
2. Give staff specific instructions regarding how to advertise for the vacancy.
AUTHORITY
Article VII, Sections 700, 702, 702.1, 711 and 712 of the Merced City Charter.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Recreation and Parks Commission, created by City Charter, acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to recreation and parks; considers the annual budget for recreation and parks, and assists in the planning of recreation programs. The Commission consists of seven members who are qualified voters of the City of Merced. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Current Vacancy
The Clerk’s Office has been notified that Shawn Dwyer resigned his position on the Recreation and Parks Commission due to scheduling conflicts with his appointment to the Merced County Civil Grand Jury. Mr. Dwyer had been appointed to an unexpired term. The term ends on July 1, 2017. This is the second vacancy on the Recreation & Parks Commission, as Jeannette Carey’s term ended July 1, 2015 and she was ineligible for reappointment. The Commission’s roster is attached for your reference.
Posting of Notice
Unless other direction is necessary, the vacancy will be posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54970, et seq., and the matter of appointment place don a future City Council agenda. If Council Members have any direction regarding how to advertise for the vacancy other than the normal notice to the newspaper, or if Council feels certain areas of expertise and/or experience are necessary for this appointee, please advise.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resignation Letter from Shawn Dwyer
2. Recreation & Parks Commission Roster