Title
Discussion of Advisory Committee Applications and Interviews
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss the advisory committee applications and provide staff direction on candidates to invite for interviews.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss the advisory committee applications and provide staff direction on candidates to invite for interviews.
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Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, City Manager's Office, 360-753-8361
Presenter(s):
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director
Background and Analysis:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee is responsible for advisory committee recruitment. The regular recruitment process for 2025 began on October 8, 2024, and ran through December 13, 2024.
At the close of the October-December recruitment period, the City received 58 applications for 20 vacancies across 10 established Council-appointed advisory bodies. The City allows advisory committee applicants to apply for multiple committees. In all, 43 individual community members applied to serve on advisory bodies.
Established Advisory Committees with open seats have reviewed their respective applications, and the bodies have recommended candidates for the Community Livability and Public Safety (CLPS) Committee to consider for interviews.
The CLPS Committee has reserved March 10 and 12, 2025, for interviewing candidates identified from the pool for further consideration to be recommended for appointment.
Climate Analysis:
This item does not effect greenhouse gas emissions.
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 Interests (if known):
Residents serve on Advisory Committees to share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and develop recommendations i...
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