Report Prepared by: John Tresidder, 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 a vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to notice a vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission due to the vacancy created by the resignation of Corrine Chavez and to seek applicants for the position with an application deadline of February 1, 2018.
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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, 705, 707, and 708 of the Merced City Charter.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Commission 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 during the process of its preparation and makes recommendations respect thereto to the City Manager and to the City Council, and assists in the planning of a recreation program for the citizens of Merced. The Commission consists of seven members who serve four-year terms of office. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 PM.
Current Vacancy
Due to the resignation of Corrine Chavez, a vacancy has been created with a term ending date of July 1, 2019. 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 placed on a future City Council agenda. The vacancy will be posted in the newspaper, on the City’s website and social media accounts as well as the physical posting locations.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Recreation and Parks Commission Roster