7.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 06/06/2017
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Commission on Diversity Awareness.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make two appointments to terms expiring September 2019.
Executive Summary:
The Commission on Diversity Awareness consists of seven citizens who represent the diverse population of Flagstaff. The mission of the commission includes, but is not limited to, fostering mutual understanding, tolerance, respect, and awareness among all citizens; recognizing the different economic, cultural, social, religious, and ethnic groups within the City; cooperating in the development of educational programs dedicated to improving community relations and enlisting support of various groups to foster diversity awareness.
There are two appointments to be made; one vacant seat and one expired term. Commissioner Dan Duke's term expired in September and he has expressed a high interest in being reappointed and continuing his service on the Commission. It is important to fill vacancies on boards and commissions quickly so as to allow them to continue meeting on a regular basis.
There are four applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
Robert Duke (current member)
Elizabeth Foley (new applicant)
Sarah Hunter (new applicant)
Lina Wallen (new applicant)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and application will be submitted to the City Council separately.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Putzova and Councilmember McCarthy.
There are two appointments to be made; one vacant seat and one expired term. Commissioner Dan Duke's term expired in September and he has expressed a high interest in being reappointed and continuing his service on the Commission. It is important to fill vacancies on boards and commissions quickly so as to allow them to continue meeting on a regular basis.
There are four applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
Robert Duke (current member)
Elizabeth Foley (new applicant)
Sarah Hunter (new applicant)
Lina Wallen (new applicant)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and application will be submitted to the City Council separately.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Putzova and Councilmember McCarthy.
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
Not applicable.
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic 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 two Commissioners: By appointing two members at this time, the Commission on Diversity Awareness will be at full membership, allowing 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.
2) Postpone the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
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 opening by Commission members and City staff has occurred, informing others of this vacancy through word of mouth.