4.A.
City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/18/2012
- From:
- Elizabeth Anderson, Community Enrichment Services Director
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Parks and Recreation Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make the two appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission with terms expiring in August 2015
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
By making the two (2) appointments, the Parks and Recreation Commission will continue full membership.
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Connection to Council Goal:
Livability through good neighborhoods, affordable housing and varied recreational activities.
Effective governance.
Effective governance.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
None
Options and Alternatives
The Council could table the action to allow time for further discussion or to expand the list of candidates.
Background/History:
There are two (2) vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission. One vacancy addresses the term expiration of Gregory Kleiner who has served one and a half full terms and is eligible for reappointment. The other vacancy addresses the term expiration of John Fall who has completed his first term as Commissioner and is eligible for reappointment. Both Commissioners are seeking reappointment. There is one (1) additional applicant for these vacancies: Justin Talley.
Members of this commission serve three (3) year terms.
Members of this commission serve three (3) year terms.
Key Considerations:
It is important to fill these vacancies as soon as possible since this commission meets each month.
Expanded Financial Considerations:
The Parks and Recreation Commission is an independent authority established by state law that supports and advises the City Council on subjects related to Parks and Recreation and subsequently provides an invaluable service to the community and stakeholders alike.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
Vacancies are typically advertised in the media and/or at recreational facilities, by word of mouth on the part of the other Commissioners and staff, and posted on the City’s website.
Community Involvement:
COUNCIL INTERVIEW TEAM:
Vice Mayor Evans
Councilmember Oravits
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
09/18/2012 - EAB
Attachments
Form Review
- Form Started By:
- eanderson
- Started On:
- 08/20/2012 02:43 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 10/10/2012