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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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TITLE: | |||||
Consideration of Appointments: Library Board. | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Make one appointment to a term expiring November 2019.
Make two appointments to terms expiring November 2020. Make one appointment to a term expiring November 2021. |
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Executive Summary: | |||||
The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Board consists of two County residents, four City residents, and one each non-voting member, or designee, of the City Council and the Board of Supervisors. The Library Board serves as a citizen's advisory board to the Library Director. There are currently four City resident vacancies and the Library Board is having difficulty establishing a quorum for meetings. It is important to fill vacancies on boards and commissions quickly so as to allow them to continue meeting on a regular basis. There are five applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows: Holly Allar (new applicant) Kristen Dikeman (new applicant) Kim Hensley Owens (new applicant) Kim Khatibi (new applicant) Dorothy Renstrom (current commissioner) In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and application will be submitted to the City Council separately. COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember McCarthy, Councilmember Salas, Councilmember Whelan, and Vice Mayor Shimoni. |
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Financial Impact: | |||||
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff. | |||||
Policy Impact: | |||||
Not applicable. | |||||
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan: | |||||
There is no Council goal that specifically addresses appointments to Boards and Commissions; however, boards and commissions do provide input and recommendations based on City Council goals that may pertain to the board or commission work plan. | |||||
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
None | |||||
Options and Alternatives: | |||||
1) Appoint four Board Members: By appointing four members at this time, the Library Board will be at near full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council. 2) Postpone the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates. |
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Community Involvement: | |||||
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. | |||||
Expanded Options and Alternatives: | |||||
INFORM: The vacancies are posted on the City's website and individual recruitment and mention of the opening by Commission members and City staff has occurred, informing others of this vacancy through word of mouth. | |||||
Attachments: | Library Board Authority |