AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Discuss and consider appointments to the Human Services Advisory Board, and provide direction to Staff.
Body
Meeting date: February 2, 2016
Department: City Clerk’s Office
CITY COUNCIL GOAL: N/A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT(s): N/A
BACKGROUND:
Due to the nature of this Board and their required meeting schedule, we are bringing appointments to Council earlier than the other City Boards and Commissions. There will be four positions that need to be filled, and two of the current members are willing to continue service and have submitted an application for consideration.
We have received the following applications:
1. Thomas Rhodes - Current Member with term expiring
2. Joann Parsons - Current Member with term expiring
3. Jayme Sutton
4. Wendy Medcalf
5. Lea Rice
6. Pamela Higgins
The board consists of eight citizens of the city, appointed by the city council. Seven members will be voting members and the eighth member will be a non-voting member, and will be a person with a degree in social work with experience in social service administration. All members will be committed to the development and enhancement of human services in the city. Members are appointed to two-year staggered terms, with four members being appointed in even-number years, and four members being appointed in odd-numbered years.
The board will annually, at its first meeting following annual appointments, elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The board may elect other officers and form committees as it may determine is necessary for the proper performance of its duties.