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Consider approving Ordinance No. 3930 amending multiple sections and subsections in Article II, Boards, Committees, and Commissions, of Chapter 2 Administration, of the Code of Ordinances, providing for consistent term lengths and term limits for City of Farmers Branch Boards, Committees, and Commissions; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Administrative Services Department
BACKGROUND:
At the May 13, 2025, Board Appointment Workshop, the City Council considered applications to fill board vacancies and reappointments. At that meeting, the Council directed staff to bring forward an ordinance to establish consistent term lengths and term limits for all City Boards, Committees, and Commissions.
DISCUSSION:
The Council will consider approving Ordinance No. 3930, which amends the Code of Ordinances to establish uniform term lengths of two (2) years and term limits of three (3) terms for City Boards, Committees, and Commissions.
Upon approval of this ordinance, all new appointments and reappointments will have two-year terms starting June 30, 2025. Members currently serving on a Board, Committee, or Commission will continue their existing term until it expires, with the following appointment/reappointment being for a two-year term.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Financial Impact
DISTRICT:
Citywide
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3930 as presented.
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3930 with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance No. 3930