7.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 10/18/2016
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Sustainability Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make three appointments to terms expiring October 2019.
Executive Summary:
The Sustainability Commission consists of seven citizens, and is responsible for recommending and coordinating activities in concert with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Program. To accomplish this objective, the Commission will address the social, economic, and environmental considerations of meeting the needs of current and future citizens. Among the Commission’s directives are the promotion of sustainable practices in all spheres of life and educating Flagstaff citizens.
There are currently three seats available. 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 four applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
Amelia Blake (current commissioner)
Eli Chamberlain (current commissioner)
Hailey Reeves (new applicant)
Amanda Ulmer (new applicant)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the commission roster, applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Oravits, Councilmember Brewster and Councilmember Putzova
There are currently three seats available. 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 four applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
Amelia Blake (current commissioner)
Eli Chamberlain (current commissioner)
Hailey Reeves (new applicant)
Amanda Ulmer (new applicant)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the commission roster, applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.
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 Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the commission will be at full membership and able to continue to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
2) Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
2) Table the action to allow for further discussion or 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 openings by Board members and City staff has occurred, informing others of these vacancies through word of mouth.