Consideration of Appointments:  Indigenous Commission
 

1. Make one appointment to term expiring in December 2026.
2. Make two appointments to terms expiring in December 2027.

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 five (5) applications on file for voting members. The applications are as follows:

• Cherylee Francis (new applicant)
• Crecinda Koiyaquaptewa (new applicant)
• Mowana Lomaomvaya (new applicant) 
• Nathaniel Smallcanyon (new applicant) 
• Darrell Marks (reappointment 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 McCarthy, Councilmember Matthews, and Councilmember House

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

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1. Appoint three Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Indigenous Commission will have one additional ex-officio seat available, this still allows the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
2. Postpone the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.

Inclusive and Engaged Community - Foster community pride and civic engagement; advance social equity and social justice in Flagstaff; facilitate and foster diversity and inclusivity; and enhance community outreach and engagement opportunities.

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