Title
Advisory Committee Interview
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Interview an applicant for a vacant Advisory Board and Commission position.
Report
Issue:
Whether to interview a candidate to recommend for appointment to an Advisory Committees, Boards & Commissions.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None, interviews being conducted.
Background and Analysis:
On April 5, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee (CLPS) will interview an applicant for a vacant seat on the Social Justice and Equity Commission.
The interview will be held remotely via Zoom. Staff will provide at the interview an updated list of open positions and names of applicants not able to participate in interviews.
Climate Analysis:
No climate impacts were evident.
Equity Analysis:
The board and commission recruitment process is an opportunity to reduce disparities in participation among marginalized communities in City of Olympia process and decisions.
Neighborhood/Community Interest (if known):
Residents serve on Advisory Committees to share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and develop recommendations in a focused small group in order to provide judicious advice from a community member’s perspective to the Olympia City Council.
Financial Impact:
To help defray costs (transportation, childcare, etc.) and lower barriers to participation, members of Council-appointed boards and commissions are eligible for a stipend of $25 per meeting attended. Those who can certify they are low income can receive a stipend of $50 per meeting attended. Members may also choose to waive receipt of the stipend.
Options:
1. Conduct an interview and finalize appointment recommendations.
2. Do not conduct the interview and provide staff direction on next steps.
Attachments:
None