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7.A.

City Council Meeting - FINAL

Meeting Date:: 07/07/2015
From:: Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk

Information

TITLE:

Consideration of Appointments: Library Board.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Make three (3) appointments to term expiring November 2017.

Executive Summary:

The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Board consists of two County residents, four City residents, and one each non-voting member of the City Council and Board of Supervisors. The Library Board serves as a citizen's advisory board to the Library Director.

There are currently three seats available; Joanne Parkes is seeking reappointment and there are two vacant seats. It is important to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions quickly so as to allow the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis.

There are three applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:

Troy Campbell (new applicant)
Joanne Parkes (current commissioner)
Dorothy Renstrom (new applicant)

COUNCIL INTERVIEW TEAM: Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Overton

Financial Impact:

These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:

There is no Council goal that specifically addresses appointments to Boards and Commissions; however, boards and commissions do provide input and recommendations based on City Council goals that may pertain to the board or commission work plan.

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

None.

Options and Alternatives:

1) Appoint three board members: By appointing members at this time, the Library Board will be at full membership, allowing the board to continue meeting and provide recommendations to the City Council.

2) Table the action to allow for further disucssion or to expand the list of candidates.

Community Benefits and Considerations:

The City's boards, commissions, and committees were created to foster public participation and input and to encourage Flagstaff citizens to take an active role in city government.

Community Involvement:

INFORM: The vacancies are posted on the City's website and individual recruitment and mention of the opening by Board members and City staff has occurred, informing others of this vacancy through word of mouth.

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