WORKSHOP ITEM - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
2021 BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Background
Below is some information/recommendations regarding the Board/Commission appointment process:
- Staff is suggesting virtual interviews be scheduled for February 22, 23, and 24
o Begin at 6PM, 10-minute intervals
o Electronic copies of applications will be sent prior to interviews
o Questions were revised and will be forwarded to applicants prior to interviews to assist with responses
- The Council policy on appointments specified term limits - members who have served more than three terms have been highlighted
- Senior Advisory Board expires January 31 but members have been informed that Council will make these appointments in conjunction with the others
- As two members of NRCB will not be renewing, staff is recommending the Council consider reducing the number of members to 9:
o NRCB was established by Resolution in 2001 and included Board structure/appointment process. The structure has evolved over time and the number of members has ranged from 7 to 11 and is currently at 10. This may be the opportunity to reduce the Board size to better facilitate meetings.
- The goal of the Adjunct Member was to engage students (high school) in local government. With the current Adjunct Member approaching grad school, staff would like to discuss possible options for this program for 2021.
Recommendation
Council input is requested.