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APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Background
One of the City Council’s most important responsibilities is that of appointing citizens to serve on various boards
and commissions. Boards and commissions exercise a number of advisory, administrative, and quasi-judicial
powers and functions essential or useful to the operation of city government. They also provide an opportunity
for citizen involvement in local government.
Boards and Commissions are created and enabled in different ways. Some are creations of the General Assembly,
some are creations of the City Council. Terms of office and qualifications for office vary as well. Most terms,
however, begin and expire either at the beginning of the calendar year (January 1) or the beginning of the fiscal
year (July 1). In making appointments, the City Council will be assisted by the City Clerk to administer the process.
Objectives
It is the City Council’s objective to manage the appointment process so that:
1. Boards and Commissions are composed of capable, dependable, and effective members
2. Citizens are encouraged to apply for board appointments. Council desires that boards reflect the diversity
of the community
3. To encourage maximum participation, Council gives consideration to new appointees while balancing
the importance of institutional knowledge and experience of incumbents
4. Appointments are made on time
5. New members are oriented and prepared for their roles
6. Retiring members are recognized and thanked
Procedures
The City Clerk will administer the appointment process per the quarterly cycle and as follows:
Applications
The City invites citizens to apply for board appointments on forms provided for that purpose. Applications may
be submitted at any time and will be retained for two years for use when vacancies occur. Invitations to apply
will be made periodically (at least once per year) via social media outlets and the City’s website. Applicants may
apply for more than one board but must indicate a priority. Associated Departments may interview candidates
and provide a recommendation to the City Council for an appointment.
City Council Action
City Council will normally receive and discuss the recommendations in Closed Session, prior to voting on
appointments in Open Session.
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