Res 175-98 12/1/1998Y
RESOLUTION NO. 1-1 5-1C(e)
RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 80 -82, ADOPTED MAY 4, 1982
IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFORE THE FOLLOWING
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE
CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY GROUPS; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS
PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, Resolution 80 -82 was adopted in 1982 by the City Council to provide
greater opportunities for citizens to participate on City Boards, commissions and other advisory
groups; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to facilitate the administration of the appointment
process; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to repeal Resolution No. 80 -82 and adopt new rules and
regulations concerning appointments to City boards, commissions and advisory groups.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The following rules and regulations concerning City boards,
commissions, and advisory groups are hereby adopted:
I. Publicizing Vacancies and Openings
Vacancies and openings on City boards, commissions and
advisory groups will normally be publicized through the news
media and by other means for from 30 to 60 days prior to the time
that a vacancy or openings must be filled. Along with apprising
the general public of such vacancies and openings, additional
information relative to the duties and responsibilities of the
affected board, commission or advisory group shall be provided.
II. Nominations
Persons wishing to seek appointment to a City board, commission
or advisory group may be so considered through:
1. Self- nomination
2. Recommendation by a local group or
organization
3. Recommendation by the affected City Board,
commission or advisory group or any member
of those bodies
4. Recommendation by the City Manager
5. Recommendation by the Mayor or any
members of the City Council
6. Nomination or recommendation by other
means.
All nominations and recommendations shall be submitted
on application forms provided by the City and must be received
within announced acceptance dates. Upon request, assistance
will be provided in completing application forms.
Nomination does not guarantee appointment.
Appointment authority rests with the Mayor and City Council as
prescribed by resolution, ordinance or other applicable statue or
enactment.
III. Appointment
In making appointments to City boards, commissions, and
advisory groups, the Mayor and City Council shall:
1. Consider the interests, experience, knowledge,
talents, abilities and other qualities and
qualifications of nominees for the vacancies or
openings to be filled; and
2. Attempt to make such appointments as will
make the City's boards, commissions and
advisory groups representative of all segments
and elements of the populace of the City of
Wichita Falls; and
3. Make appointments without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex or national origin.
IV. Appointee Oath
Unless the ordinance, resolution or statute which created or
governs a particular board, commission or advisory group
contains provisions to the contrary, the following shall apply.
At the first board, commission or advisory group meeting attended
subsequent to acceptance of appointment, an oath to serve the
public's best interest shall be administered to new appointees.
The oath shall be administered by either the City Council liaison or
City Staff representative assigned to the respective board,
commission or advisory group.
V. Attendance
Unless the ordinance, resolution or statute which created or
governs a particular board, commission or advisory group
contains provisions to the contrary, the following shall apply.
Appointment to a City board, commission or advisory group
carries with it the responsibility and obligation to attend and
participate in meetings. Those appointees who miss three (3)
consecutive meetings or who attend so infrequently as to indicate
a lack of interest or inability to serve on a particular board,
commission or advisory group may be replaced by the Mayor and
City Council.
VI. Terms of Apwointment
Unless waived by the Mayor and City Council, no appointee shall
serve more than six (6) consecutive years, including service as an
alternate member, on a particular board, commission or advisory
group. Each position on each particular board, commission or
advisory group shall be designated by place number to facilitate
the administration of the appointment process, e.g., Place 1,
Place 2, etc. Each incumbent shall serve until such time as a
successor is appointed. The intent of this policy is to afford
greater opportunities for citizens to participate on City boards,
commissions and advisory groups and to periodically infuse those
bodies with fresh ideas and thinking. Consideration may be given
to re- appointment of a former appointee (who has already served
six consecutive years) upon expiration of a period of time equal to
one full term on the pertinent board, commission or advisory
group.
VII. Administrative Procedures
The City Manager is hereby authorized to prepare and implement
such forms, procedures and other instruments as are deemed
necessary to carry out the policies set forth herein.
SECTION 2. Resolution No. 80 -82 adopted on May 4, 1982 is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1s' day of December, 1998.
ATTEST:
WUL
City Clerk