Title
Formation of a Nomination Committee for Upcoming Elections
Recommended Action
Move to establish a nominating committee to solicit prospective new PBIA advisory board members to stand for election in November. Name the members.
Report
Issue:
The Board needs to establish a nominating committee to solicit prospective new PBIA advisory board members to stand for election in November.
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Senior Planner, PBIA Liaison, abuckler@ci.olympia.wa.us, 360-570-5847
Presenter(s):
Amy Buckler
Mary Corso, PBIA Chair
Background and Analysis:
Tonight, the PBIA needs to determine who from the Board will serve on a nominating committee that will be tasked with soliciting prospective new board members to stand for election in November. The Board should also identify a lead for this committee.
There is no obligation for the nominating Committee to meet together, although it may be helpful to do so to ensure clarity about their role, expectations and timelines, for which staff can provide support. The Committee should report back to the PBIA Board at the October meeting with information about which ratepayers will be included in the election in November.
The Board will need to fill seven (7) positions. This includes two (2) currently vacant positions that were not filled when the terms expired earlier this year, plus five (5) terms that will expire at the end of this year. Members whose terms are expiring at the end of this year can be re-elected; these members include:
* Alana Carr
* Bobbi Kerr
* Kim Murillo
* Sheila Irish
* Nathan Rocker
Section 3.62.130 of the City's PBIA ordinance (attachment 1) states:
* The PBIA Advisory Board shall consist of an odd number totaling at least 15 member representatives of Ratepayers representing a diversity of business classifications, interests, and viewpoints.
* The election will be conducted by the Program Manager (i.e., Downtown Liaison Mark Rentfrow)
* The Board's duties include the annual development...
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