Title
Approval of an Appointment to the Heritage Commission to Fill a Vacancy
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends approval of the appointment listed below.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the appointment of Sarah Smith, with a term ending March 31, 2025, to the Heritage Commission to fill a vacancy.
Report
Issue:
Whether to make the recommended appointment to the Heritage Commission.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee interviewed Sarah Smith at its March 9, 2022, special meeting. The Committee recommends their appointment to fill a vacancy on the Heritage Commission - specifically to fill Position #9 with a term ending March 31, 2025.
The candidate’s application and resume are attached.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the appointment as recommended.
2. Do not approve the appointment and send the issue back to the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee. This would delay the appointment schedule and leave the Committee not operating at full strength.
Financial Impact:
No cost is associated with the action. To reduce barriers to community member participation, the City offers stipends of $25 per meeting attended to Advisory Committee members. Those members who certify as low income are eligible to receive stipends of $50 per meeting attended. Advisory Committee members may waive the stipend upon request.
Attachments:
Sarah Smith Application & Resume