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ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 3.02 OF THE COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL - COUNCIL AND MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed amendment to Chapter 3.02 of the Council Policy Manual regarding Council and Mayoral appointments to committees, boards, and Commissions.
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Summary
On September 15, 2025, the Council Legislation/Environmental Committee reviewed, provided direction, and forward a recommendation that Council adopt changes to Chapter 3.02 of the Council Policy Manual. Those changes are presented for the full Council’s consideration.
DISCUSSION
Background
During the August 25, 2025, Council Legislation/Environmental Committee Meeting, proposed changes to Chapter 3.02 were discussed by the Committee and direction was received by staff regarding modification to the policy as follows:
• Add a requirement that Councilmembers must select their direct Commission appointees within 90 days of the completion of the recruitment by the City Clerk
• Should the Councilmember not make a selection in the time required, the City Clerk will place a staff report on the Council agenda of the qualified applicants for consideration by the full Council under the ranked procedures used for appointments where interviews are required.
Present Situation
At the September 15, 2025, Committee meeting, staff presented proposed amendments to Council Policy 3.02 - City Council and Mayoral appointments to committees, boards, and Commissions, consistent with the Committee’s previous direction.
Additional changes were made to remove or correct out-of-date language and improve continuity.
Financial Summary
There is no direct financial impact from potential changes.
Attachment A - Council Policy Chapter 3.02 - Redline