Title
Approval of an Appointment to the Heritage Commission to Fill a Vacancy
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The General Government Committee recommends approval of the appointment listed below.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the appointment of Sharon Lumbantobing, with a term ending March 31, 2022, to the Heritage Commission to fill a vacancy.
Report
Issue:
Whether to make the recommended appointments to the Heritage Commission.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
The General Government Committee interviewed Sharon Lumbantobing at its May 12, 2021, special meeting and recommends her appointment to fill a vacancy on the Heritage Commission - to Position #4, with a term ending March 31, 2022.
The candidate’s application and resume are attached.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options;
1. Approve the appointments as recommended.
2. Do not approve the appointments and send the issue back to the General Government 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, beginning April 1, 2021, 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:
Sharon Lumbantobing Application & Resume