Adopt Resolution Amending the "Policy for Appointing Board and Commission Members"

The City Council would like its practices and written policies for appointing board and commission members to be efficient and effective.  In addition, the City Council would like applicants to experience a welcoming, less formal interview process.  Therefore, at the June 14, 2011 Work Session, staff was directed to revise the policy for appointing boards and commission members as follows:

1. Advertising: If it becomes necessary to fill an unexpected vacancy (one that occurs prior to the normal term ending date) an ad will be published in the Ramsey Resident only once. All other vacancies that occur (due to normal term ending dates) will be advertised in the Ramsey Resident twice. other advertising sources will be utilized as appropriate.

2. Interview Questions: Staff will revise future board and commission interview questions to more accurately identify each applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities based on the qualifications identified as necessary and the benefits that the applicant, if appointed, may bring to the board or commission in the future.  

3. Interview Format: Applicants will be invited to a short open house prior to the board and commission interviews.

Not Applicable

Motion to approve resolution # 11-06-XXX to amend the Policy for Appointing Board and Commission Members as follows:

1. Advertising: If it becomes necessary to fill an unexpected vacancy (one that occurs prior to the normal term ending date) an ad will be published in the Ramsey Resident only once. All other vacancies that occur (due to normal term ending dates) will be advertised in the Ramsey Resident twice. other advertising sources will be utilized as appropriate.

2. Interview Questions: Staff will revise future board and commission interview questions to more accurately identify each applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities based on the qualifications identified as necessary and the benefits that the applicant, if appointed, may bring to the board or commission in the future.

3. Interview Format: Applicants will be invited to a short open house prior to board and commission interviews.