Title
2024 Advisory Committee Recruitment Process Overview
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive an overview of the 2024 Advisory Committee Members recruitment process and provide staff with guidance on any potential adjustments or changes to the process.
Report
Issue:
What steps and timelines should be used to fill vacant seats on Advisory Committees and what concerns might be considered in the recruitment process.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
Kellie Puce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director
Background and Analysis:
Each year, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee interviews candidates for vacant seats on the City’s Advisory Committees for appointment recommendations to the City Council. Recruitment for those positions that open each spring begins in October and ends in mid-December.
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee has expressed its commitment to recruiting a diverse pool of community members through a clear and inclusive process. The Committee has also expressed an interest in ensuring community members have a clear understanding of the purpose and work of the advisory committee they are applying for.
Climate Analysis:
No climate impacts were evident.
Equity Analysis:
The board and commission recruitment process is an opportunity to reduce disparities in participation among marginalized communities in City of Olympia process and decisions.
Neighborhood/Community Interest (if known):
Residents serve on Advisory Committees to share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and develop recommendations in a focused small group in order to provide judicious advice from a community member’s perspective to the Olympia City Council.
Options:
1. Receive an overview of the 2024 Advisory Committee Members recruitment process and provide staff with guidance on any potential adjustments or changes to the process.
2. Do not receive an overview of the 2024 Advisory Committee Members recruitment process and provide staff with guidance on any potential adjustments or changes to the process.
Financial Impact:
To help defray costs (transportation, childcare, etc.) and lower barriers to participation, members of Council-appointed boards and commissions are eligible for a stipend of $25 per meeting attended. Those who can certify they are low income can receive a stipend of $50 per meeting attended. Members may also choose to waive receipt of the stipend.
Attachments:
Advisory Board Cycle