Report Prepared by: John Tresidder, Assistant City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office
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SUBJECT: Personnel Board Appointments (2)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider appointing two individuals to the Personnel Board.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion appointing Terri Lucas to serve as a member of the Personnel Board to a seat with a term expiration of July 1, 2019, and appointing Fred Buckingham to a seat with a term expiration of July 1, 2021.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Appoint both individuals to the Personnel Board; or,
2. Refer to staff with direction to resume recruitment of applicants.
AUTHORITY
Article VII, Sections 700, 702, 702.1, 707, and 708 of the Merced City Charter.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
There are currently two vacancies on the Personnel Board. Both vacancies are the result of Board Members who have served two full terms and are no longer eligible to serve. The City Clerk’s Office has received two applications for the Personnel Board. The applications of Terri Lucas and Fred Buckingham, as well as the current roster, are attached.
History and Past Actions:
The Personnel Board, created by City Charter, recommends to City Council the adoption, amendment, or repeal of civil service rules and regulations, in addition to other personnel matters. The Board consists of five members who serve four-year terms of office.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No impact on City resources.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Personnel Board Roster
2. Application of Terri Lucas
3. Application of Fred Buckingham