Title
Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code to Establish Advisory Board and Commission Term Limits
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) Section 2.100.050.C to establish term limits for any specific advisory boards and commissions, except the Design Review Board, on first reading and forward to second reading.
Report
Issue:
Whether to amend the OMC to reflect new term limits on advisory boards and commissions, which was established by vote of the City Council on May 22, 2018.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
On March 28, 2018, the General Government Committee met with advisory board and commission chairs, vice chairs and staff liaisons to assess the workflow and effectiveness of the advisory boards and their relationship to the General Government Committee. Based on those conversations, the Committee recommended a number of changes, including establishing term limits for appointees of no more than three (3) full terms, or nine (9) years, on any specific board or committee - except the Design Review Board. Partial terms would not be counted toward the number of terms considered, and appointees who have reached the term limit on any one committee remain eligible to apply and serve on a different committee.
At its May 22, 2018, meeting the Olympia City Council voted to approve establishing the new term limits and conditions. Currently, Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) Section 2.100.050.C sets no limit to the number terms an appointed member could serve on a board, commission or advisory committee. The OMC must be amended to appropriately reflect the decision of Council.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the ordinance amending the Olympia Municipal Code ...
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