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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13614 RESOLUTION NO. 13614 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS AND SETTING TERM LIMITS WHEREAS, maximizing public participation in government effectuates fundamental principles of democracy; and WHEREAS, the residents of Pueblo have a strong commitment to participating in their local government; and WHEREAS, the City’s numerous boards, commissions, committees and advisory boards facilitate public participation in government and thereby ensure representation of diverse viewpoints, perspectives and interests; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish term limits and other policies in relation to participation in City boards, commissions, committees and advisory boards and the conduct of boards, commissions, committees and advisory board meetings; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends such policies to both maximize opportunities for participation in City government and provide the flexibility necessary to ensure that boards, commissions, committees and advisory boards have the expertise and qualifications necessary to discharge their duties; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1: The following definitions and policies shall apply to City boards, commissions, committees and advisory boards, including Fire Board of Appeals, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Elections, Board of Health, El Centro Del Quinto Sol Recreation Center Board of Directors, Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District Governing Board, Pueblo Municipal Golf Courses Enterprise Advisory Committee, Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Board of Directors, Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Foundation Board of Directors, Historic Preservation Commission, Honor Farm Enterprise Citizens Advisory Board, Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo, Human Relations Commission, Liquor and Beer Licensing Board, Retail and Medical Marijuana Licensing Authority, Planning and Zoning Commission, Pueblo Conservancy District, Pueblo Depot Activity Authority Board of Directors, Pueblo Economic Development Corporation, Pueblo Memorial Airport Advisory Committee, Pueblo Regional Commission, Pueblo Streetscape Advisory Committee, Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority, and the Sangre De Cristo Arts and Conference Center Board of Trustees. SECTION 2: The length of term for each Council-appointed board shall be set at two consecutive full terms. A “full” term is defined as serving half or more of a term, regardless of the duration of the term.. A partial term is defined as serving less than half of a term, regardless of the duration of the term.. Serving a partial term shall not be counted as part of a consecutive term limit. SECTION 3: After serving two consecutive terms, an incumbent applicant may not serve again on the same board or commission until a subsequent full term has transpired, unless the City Council determines that there are no new applicants who are suitable and qualified.. SECTION 4: The Rules and Order and the Procedures for the Council appointed members to the boards, commissions, committees and advisory boards meetings, as it may be amended from time to time, is hereby incorporated and made a part of policies to serve as a general guideline for the conduct of meetings of the City Council appointed boards, commissions, committees and advisory boards which have not adopted their own rules or bylaws. SECTION 5: The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED February 13, 2017 BY: Robert Schilling City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-3 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 13, 2017 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Office of the City Clerk FROM: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS AND SETTING TERM LIMITS SUMMARY: This Resolution adopts policies and procedures and implements term limits for various City Council appointed boards, commissions, committees and advisory boards. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None BACKGROUND: The implementation of term limits will maximize public participation in local government. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable for this Resolution STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not Applicable for this Resolution. ALTERNATIVES: Continue to appoint members to the various boards, commissions, committees and advisory boards with no term limits. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: None