Chapter 2.09
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Sections:
2.09.020 Appointments to boards and commissions.
2.09.022 Vacancies on boards and commissions.
2.09.024 Terms for boards and commissions.
2.09.026 Removal from boards and commissions.
2.09.030 Advertisement for boards and commissions.
2.09.020 Appointments to boards and commissions.
Appointments of noncouncil members to all city advisory boards, commissions, or committees shall be made by the city council or city manager depending on the individual board’s, commission’s, or committee’s rules.
The city council or city manager will interview applicants prior to making the appointment. (Ord. 2982 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022)
2.09.022 Vacancies on boards and commissions.
A. The city manager or designee shall cause to be compiled and published annually a listing of vacancies and anticipated vacancies on all citizen boards, committees, and commissions within the appointive jurisdiction of the council.
B. The listing shall state the title and term of office of each position, residency requirements, other requirements as delineated by resolution and ordinance, the appointing authority, and an address and telephone number for obtaining further information or for making applications. The listing shall include a brief description of the duties of each position and information on when regular meetings of the body in question are held.
C. The listing shall be posted in a conspicuous place in City Hall, provided to all council members and members of such boards and commissions, and be made available to the public and news media at no charge.
D. Persons expressing an interest in applying for appointment to a board, commission, or committee shall be given direction on how to fill out the application on the city’s website. The applications shall be kept on file in the city clerk’s office. (Ord. 2982 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022)
2.09.024 Terms for boards and commissions.
Except as otherwise set by ordinance, all appointments to boards and commissions of noncouncil members made by the council shall be for a term of four years; provided, however, that vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired term. (Ord. 2982 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022)
2.09.026 Removal from boards and commissions.
City council has the authority to remove from office a member of city boards, commissions, and committees as allowed under state law. (Ord. 2982 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2967 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2221 § 3, 1995; Ord. 2073 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2024 § 4, 1991; Ord. 2016 § 4, 1991. Formerly 2.08.026)
2.09.030 Advertisement for boards and commissions.
A. The city manager or designee shall advertise vacancies and receive applications. Candidates must complete a new application each time a vacancy opens.
B. The city council shall interview the candidates during an open meeting. Public questions to the candidates may be solicited by the council. Individual council members may contact candidates prior to final selection.
C. Appointments shall be made by majority roll call vote of the council during the open portion of a public meeting.
D. The city manager or designee shall arrange orientation for appointed members. (Ord. 2982 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2967 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2221 § 5, 1995; Ord. 2024 § 6, 1991; Ord. 2016 § 6, 1991. Formerly 2.08.030)
2.09.032 Midterm vacancies.
The procedure outlined in BMC 2.09.030 shall be followed in midterm vacancies; provided, however, the vacancy may be posted and advertised when the position becomes vacant and the vacancy filled by council as soon as practical thereafter. (Ord. 2982 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2221 § 6, 1995. Formerly 2.08.032)