Consideration of Appointments: Sustainability Commission.

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; two commissioners have reached the end of their terms (one is eligible for reappointment) and one of the recently appointed commissioners had to resign due to unexpectedly moving out of the city limits. 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 three applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:

Amelia Blake (new applicant)
Elisha Dorfsmith (current commissioner)
Dara Marks-Marino (new applicant)

COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT (Each Councilmember will make one appointment): Councilmember Putzova, Councilmember Overton, and Councilmember Evans

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

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.

 

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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.

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.

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.