Consideration of Appointments:  Indigenous Commission

The Indigenous Commission consists of seven (7) voting members and three (3) ex-officio (non-voting) members from the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Council appointed by the City Council in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Flagstaff and the Coconino County Indigenous Peoples Advisory Council. Members must have a tribal affiliation as enrolled members of a tribe/nation recognized by the federal and/or state governments. Members will have interest in the issues presented in the Strategic Plan as presented to City Council by the Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives. The Commission serves as an advisory board to City Council; makes recommendations with respect to certain policies, needs, issues, and methods in promoting the Strategic Plan and Recommendations accepted by City Council; and furnish the City Council with information through the Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives.  

The City of Flagstaff is committed to increasing diversity in every board and commission, please consider how the applicant stated they may contribute to this commitment. There are ten (10) applications on file with nine applications that qualify for a regular seat and one application for an IPAC member seat. The applications are as follows:

• Amber Renee Archie (new applicant)
• Joshua Lavar Butler (new applicant)
• Linda Curley - Ex-Officio - IPAC (new applicant)
• Adreana  Harding (new applicant)
• Alejandro Higuera (new applicant)
• Kimberly Hoskie (new applicant)
• Zane Jenkins (new applicant)
• Lauren  Kaibetoney  (new applicant)
• Marian Marshall (new applicant)
• Cora M.  Phillips (new applicant)

In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information, the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.

COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember House, Councilmember Sweet, Mayor Daggett, and Councilmember Harris Vice Mayor Aslan

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

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Inclusive and Engaged Community

• Foster community pride & civic engagement by increasing opportunities for public involvement, in line with best practices & legal requirements
• Enhance community involvement, education & regional partnerships to strengthen the level of public trust

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1. Appoint four Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Indigenous Commission will be at full voting membership with two of the three IPAC positions filled, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
2. Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.

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.

INFORM: The vacancies were posted on the City's website and through word of mouth.