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:
Max DeJarnatt, Program Analyst, PBIA Liaison, 360.570.3723
Presenter(s):
Max DeJarnatt
Danielle Ruse, 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 November meeting with information about which ratepayers will be included in the election in December.
There are thirteen (13) board members currently seated. City Council is currently in the process of reviewing proposed changes to the PBIA's code (OMC 3.62), which includes a reduction from fifteen (15) to eleven (11) board members. If this change is enacted, the Board will need to fill three (3) positions expiring at the end of this year.
Members whose terms are expiring at the end of this year can be re-elected; these members include:
* Danielle Ruse, Chair
* Jacob David
* Johnny Atlas
* Melissa Hammond
There is also one (1) unfilled board position with a term expiring at the end of this year.
If the proposed changes are rejected by City Council, the Board will need to fill six (6) positions, including one (1) currently vacated position with a term expiring at the end of 2022.
Section 3.62.130 of the City'...
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