Title
Update on Advisory Board Recruitment Process
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the update on the recruitment for 2023 Advisory Board members and provide guidance.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an update on the 2023 Advisory Board recruitment process
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic communications Director, City Manager's Office, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic communications Director
Background and Analysis:
Section 4.2 of the Olympia Municipal Code states that the General Government Committee (now known as the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee), on behalf of the entire Council, accepts applications annually at a time specified by the committee, and makes appointment recommendations to the full City Council following review of applications and personal interviews with qualified candidates. The Committee will establish the procedures for public notification of advisory committee openings and the method for individuals to apply for appointment consideration. In keeping with the Code, each year the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee interviews candidates for vacant seats on the City's Advisory Boards and Commissions and forwards recommendations to the City Council.
Staff will update the Committee on the 2023 Advisory Board recruitment cycle, specifically addressing:
* Confirmation of the recruitment timeline and approaches
* Review of 2023 expiring terms
* Recruitment of soon-to-be-established Cultural Access Program Advisory Committee
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Advisory boards and commissions provide structured ways for community members to share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and provide advice to the Olympia City Council.
Options:
1. Receive the update on the recruitment for 2023 Advisory Board members and provide guidance.
2. Receive the update on the recruitme...
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