Report Prepared by: John Tresidder, Assistant City Clerk, City Clerk's Office
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SUBJECT: Boards and Commissions Annual Vacancies
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes staff to seek applicants for vacancies due to terms expiring July 1, 2016.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to notice:
A. One upcoming vacancy on the Planning Commission and to seek applicants for the position; and,
B. One upcoming vacancy on the Personnel Board and to seek applicants for the position; and,
C. All other existing open seats on the City's Boards and Commissions and seek applicants for the positions.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Direct staff to notice the vacancies and to seek applicants for the positions; or
2. Give staff specific instructions regarding how to advertise for the vacancies.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Sections 700, 702, and 702.1.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2015-16 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Clerk's Office has conducted the annual review of appointments to the City Boards and Commissions to determine the terms of office expiring on July 1, 2016. Those board members and commissioners who have served two consecutive terms of office are not eligible to serve another term, with the exception of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, whose members serve one eight-year term of office.
Unless other directions are necessary, the vacancies will be posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54970, et seq., and the matter of appointment placed on a future City Council agenda. If Council Members have any direction regarding how to advertise for the vacancies other than the usual notice to the newspaper, website, and Civic Center posting boards, and if Council feels certain areas of expertise and/or experience are necessary for these appointees, please advise. Attached are the current rosters for any Board or Commission with an open seat.
ATTACHMENTS
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