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APPOINTMENT TO THE STOCKTON PORT COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution reappointing Commissioner Michael Duffy to the Stockton Port Commission, for a term commencing January 16, 2025 and ending January 15, 2029.
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Summary
On January 15, 2024, Commissioner Duffy’s term on the Stockton Port Commission will expire creating a vacancy to be filled. The City Clerk’s Office conducted an ongoing recruitment to fill the vacancy and scheduled interviews with the qualified applicants. Interviews were held on November 21, 2024, at which the incumbent, Michael Duffy was the only applicant to appear.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Stockton Port Commission consists of seven members, with three members appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, and four members appointed by the City Council. The function of the Stockton Port Commission is to exercise general supervision over the Port of Stockton by adopting general rules and regulations which, in its judgment, will best promote the interests of the Port as established under State law.
Present Situation
With Michael Duffy being the only applicant to interview, Council Policy 3.02 Section 11. F. provides that if the number of applicants is less than or equal to the number of vacancies, Council may proceed to fill any number of vacancies from the available list. Subject to Council ratification, it is recommended that Michael Duffy be appointed to a four-year term commencing January 16, 2025 and ending January 15, 2029.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Members of the Port Commissioner do not receive remuneration. There is no financial impact to the General Fund in making this appointment.
Attachment A - Redacted Application