9.D.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/15/2022
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Commission on Diversity Awareness.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make two appointments to terms expiring September 2024.
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.
There are four applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Vice Mayor Daggett and Councilmember Sweet
There are two appointments to be made.
There are four applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
- Aaron Alexander Noble Dickinson (new applicant)
- Carolyn Kidd (new applicant)
- Marcela Pino (current commissioner)
- Jean Toner (current commissioner)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Vice Mayor Daggett and Councilmember Sweet
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact on the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
Not applicable.
Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan:
There is no Council goal that specifically addresses appointments to Boards and Commissions; however, boards and commissions to 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.
Background and History:
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.