6.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 10/16/2018
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Sustainability Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a term expiring October 2021.
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 is currently one seat available. At the September 19, 2018 meeting two appointments were made to the Sustainability Commission; it was later discovered that there was only one position to fill as the second appointment had not yet expired. As a result the second appointment became null and void and this subsequent appointment now has to be made to fill the now expired seat.
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:
Thomas Bourne Jr. (new applicant)
Garold Johnson (new applicant)
Dara Marks-Marino (current commissioner)
Eric Nolan (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: Mayor Evans
There is currently one seat available. At the September 19, 2018 meeting two appointments were made to the Sustainability Commission; it was later discovered that there was only one position to fill as the second appointment had not yet expired. As a result the second appointment became null and void and this subsequent appointment now has to be made to fill the now expired seat.
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:
Thomas Bourne Jr. (new applicant)
Garold Johnson (new applicant)
Dara Marks-Marino (current commissioner)
Eric Nolan (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: Mayor Evans
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan:
There is no Council goal that specifically addresses appointments to Boards and Commissions; however, boards and commissions 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
Community Involvement:
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.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
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.