7.10.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 03/08/2022
Information
Title:
Discuss Ordinance Governing Commission Member Appointment Process
Purpose/Background:
This item was added at the request of Council Members and as follow-up to the appointment process discussion by the Council on March 8. The current ordinance language in regard to board and commission appointments is below:
Sec. 2.2. Boards and commissions.
There shall be no separate administrative board of health, library board, or any other administrative board or commission except for the administration of a function jointly with another political subdivision. The council shall itself be and perform the duties and exercise the powers of such boards and commissions provided for by state statutes. The council may, however, establish or abolish by ordinance boards or commissions to advise the council with respect to any municipal function or activity, or to perform quasi-judicial functions. Notice of initial formation and all vacancies shall be published in the city newsletter and in the legal newspaper. Membership of various boards and commissions shall not exceed nine members, at least two-thirds of which shall be residents of the City of Ramsey.
The City's current policy in regard to appointments is below. In 2016, the Council voted to remove the Charter Commission from this policy. Recent feedback from the 10th Judicial District judge (see attached) is that many Cities have a process by which their City Council or Charter Commission vet and recommend Charter Commission candidates to the judge. The judge is not required to accept those recommendations, but would likely take them under advisement in making their appointments.
The Council may consider revising the City Policy and/or ordinance to revise the current process.
Sec. 2.2. Boards and commissions.
There shall be no separate administrative board of health, library board, or any other administrative board or commission except for the administration of a function jointly with another political subdivision. The council shall itself be and perform the duties and exercise the powers of such boards and commissions provided for by state statutes. The council may, however, establish or abolish by ordinance boards or commissions to advise the council with respect to any municipal function or activity, or to perform quasi-judicial functions. Notice of initial formation and all vacancies shall be published in the city newsletter and in the legal newspaper. Membership of various boards and commissions shall not exceed nine members, at least two-thirds of which shall be residents of the City of Ramsey.
The City's current policy in regard to appointments is below. In 2016, the Council voted to remove the Charter Commission from this policy. Recent feedback from the 10th Judicial District judge (see attached) is that many Cities have a process by which their City Council or Charter Commission vet and recommend Charter Commission candidates to the judge. The judge is not required to accept those recommendations, but would likely take them under advisement in making their appointments.
The Council may consider revising the City Policy and/or ordinance to revise the current process.
Timeframe:
20 minutes
Funding Source:
NA
Responsible Party(ies):
City Administrator Kurt Ulrich
Outcome:
Based on discussion.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 03/03/2022 01:53 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Kathy Schmitz
- Started On:
- 03/03/2022 11:38 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 03/07/2022