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Discussion regarding a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article II for Boards and Commissions relating to composition, alternates, absences, training, and sunset review for certain Boards and Commissions
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BACKGROUND:
The City Secretary is providing a Study Session update to allow the City Council to review the Draft Ordinance No. 3563. If Council chooses to move forward, this item will be scheduled for the April 2, 2019 City Council meeting for action.
On January 29, 2019, the City Council reviewed the current Boards and Commissions structure and recommended a uniformed approach with seven (7) regular members and two (2) alternate members for boards except Public Art & Culture, Zoning Board of Adjustment/Code Board of Appeals, Municipal Drainage, and TIF Boards. These boards were unchanged due to their statutory nature and/or unique function. The proposed Ordinance provides details for a phased implementation approach for boards over the 7+2 configuration, as vacancies occur. In addition, the proposed Ordinance implements a uniform attendance policy which requires City Council review of any board member (including alternates) that has two (2) unexcused absences within a 12-month time period.
The proposed Ordinance requires newly appointed and reappointed board members to attend board orientation training within 90 days of appointment and to participate in annual sexual harassment and code of ethics trainings.
In addition, the Ordinance contains a Sunset provision, which requires Council review every June 30 in years ending with “0” and “5”. The Council will review the following boards and commissions to determine if the Council finds the boards shall continue in existence.
(1) Historical Preservation and Restoration Board;
(2) Farmers Branch Manske Library Board;
(3) Parks and Recreation Board;
(4) Senior Advisory Board; and
(5) Sustainability Committee
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Ordinance No. 3563
2. B&C Restructure Presentation