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8.B.

Meeting Date:	05/02/2023
From:	Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk

Information

TITLE:

Consideration of Appointments: Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) Transit Advisory Committee (TAC) Citizen Representative Alternate.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Make one appointment to a term expiring May 2026.

Executive Summary:

The NAIPTA TAC currently consists of five voting members: Coconino County Manager or designee, Yavapai County Manager or designee, Flagstaff City Manager or designee, Northern Arizona University Vice President of Administration or designee, and a Flagstaff Citizen Representative. A Flagstaff Citizen Alternate is also appointed to serve when the Citizen Representative may not be available to attend or participate in meetings. The NAIPTA TAC reviews the draft Board of Directors' agenda and offers recommendations on transit-related issues within the NAIPTA boundary. The Citizen Representative and Alternate each serves a three year term and is appointed by the City Council. There is currently a vacant seat for the Citizen Representative Alternate.

There is one application on file for consideration by the Council:

Carlton Johnson (new applicant)

In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.

COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Mayor Daggett

Financial Impact:

These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

Policy Impact:

None.

Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan:

Foster community pride & civic engagement by increasing opportunities for public involvement, in line with best practices & legal requirements
Enhance community involvement, education & regional partnerships to strengthen the level of public trust

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

None.

Options and Alternatives:

Appoint the Citizen Representative Alternate Member: By appointing at this time, the committee will be at full membership and able to continue to meet and provide recommendations.
Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.

Community Benefits and Considerations:

The City's boards, commissions, and committees were created to foster public participation and input and to encourage Flagstaff citizens to take an active role in city government.

Community Involvement:

INFORM: Board members and City staff have informed the community of these vacancies though word of mouth in addition to the vacancies being posted on the City's website.

Attachments
NAIPTA Rules of Procedure