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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1029 Resolution-41 RESOLUTION NO. 1029 A RESOLUTION OF CITY OF PASCO PROVIDING A UNIFORM POLICY FOR APPOINTING PERSON TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco is empowered to appoint members to Boards and Commissions pursuant to the provisions of RCW Title 35, and WHEREAS, in.the exercise of this power, it is the desire of the City Council to establish a consistent policy in its decision making role to fairly and equally evaluate those citizens of the community who demonstrate a desire to serve on such Boards or Commissions, now, therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DO RESOVE AS FOLLOWS: Section I: ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY OR CONSIDERATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT: At such time as a vacancy occurs or 90 days prior to the expiration of a term of office currently filled on Board or Commission unless otherwise specifically provided by law for the particular Board or Commission, it shall be the policy of the City Council to: (1) Establish a 60 day filing period for: a. Interested residents of the community not currently a member of an advisory Board or Commission to submit an application and resume for consideration of appointment, or, b. Current members of an advisory Board or Commission whose terms shall expire within 90 days to submit an application for consideration for reappointment. (2) Publicly announce the position vacancy or consideration for reappointment in the official newspaper of the City. Section II: FORMS: The City Manager shall direct the preparation of appropriate forms including, but not limited to, application for appointment, and reappointments, citizen (community service) profile forms, resume forms, etc. Section III: INITIAL APPOINTMENT CRITERIA: It shall be the policy of the City Council to evaluate each applicant on an objective basis utilizing the following criteria: A. Residency. Unless otherwise specifically provided by law for the particular Board or Commission, applicants for positions on any Board or Commission should be a resident of the City of Pasco. If exceptions are made, the applicant shall live within the Tri -City area or Franklin County. r , B. Sectional Composition. Normally, consideration should be given toward maintaining an equitable balance of community representation on all Boards and Commissions. C. Occupation. The Council shall attempt to maintain a broad mix of occupational backgrounds on all Boards and Commissions. D. Knowledge of Municipal and Planning Processes. When ranking equally qualified applicants, the Council shall consider background experience and knowledge of the municipal process in reaching its decision. E. Contributive Potential. The Council shall evaluate the potential contribution that each applicant may make if appointed to a Board or Commission. Criteria to guide the Council in its evaluation could include: (1) Ability to communicate; (2) Desire to perform public (3) Ability to express'ideas, (4) Desire to participate in service; concepts or philosophies; decision-making process. F. Leadership Potential. Since each appointee may be called upon to serve as a Chairman, the Council shall evaluate leadership abilities, such as: (1) Past or present leadership experiences (current employment, special interests, etc.) (2) Past or present participation in community services. (3) Expressed interest in a leadership role. Section IV: REAPPOINTMENT CRITERIA: A. Except in "-he event of unusual circumstances it shall be the policy of the City Council to limit membership on municipal advisory bodies to two full consecutive terms. B. It shall be the policy of the City Council to ensure that an equitable balance of interests is represented on all advisory bodies at the time reappointments are considered. C. At such time as a reappointment is being considered, and such reappointment is not subject to the mandatory consecutive - term clause, the Council shall be guided by the following performance criteria: (1) Regularity of attendance; (2) Understanding of Board or Commission function; (3) Demonstrated leadership; (4) Effectiveness; (5) Demonstrated contribution during past term of office on issues, programs, policies, etc., of the advisory Board or Commission. (6) Objectiveness. Section V: COUNCIL ACTION: A. Council Interview Period. It shall be the privilege of the Council to personally interview each applicant individually, at a time and place to be designated by the Council. B. Council Evaluation. After each applicant or member is evaluated, the Council shall deliberate and reach a decision at its earliest convenience. C. Decision & Announcement. Each applicant shall be notified by mail of the decision of the Council. The Council shall also notify the Chairman of the Board or Commission concerned of its decision. Section VI: This resolution shall be in effect upon passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 6 day of April 1976. Ja idrick, Mayor ATTESTED: Leo E. Olney, City Cler APPROVED AS TO FORM: Patrick T. oac , City Attorney