Res 080-82 5/4/1982r
RESOLUTION NO.01--A 1-15-`/S
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES APPLICABLE FO
APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS , COMMIS,-;IONS AND
ADVISORY GROIUPS.
WHEREAS , the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falk wishes to pro-
vide greater opportunities for citizens to participate on City board:., commissions
and other advisory bodies; and
WHEREAS , the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Fal s wishes to estab-
lish a system or methodology for encouraging representative citizen participation
on its various boards, commissions and other advisory bodies; and
WHEREAS , the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls wants to en-
courage the active and constructive involvement of its appointees in board, com-
mission and advisory groups business.
NOW , THEREFORE , be it resolved by the Loard of Aldermen of the City of
Wichita Falls that the following policy shall app; to all City boards, commissions
and advisory groups :
Publicizing Vacancies and Openings
Vacancies and openings on City boards, c.nnmissions and advisory groups shall be
publicized through the news media and Ly 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 pull c of such vacancies and o,u'ning, additional information relative to
the duties and responsibilities of the :d Iected board, commission or advisory group
shall be provided.
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 Board of Aldermen
6. Nomination oe 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 Board of Aldermen as prescribed by resolution, ordinance or other
applicable statue or enactment.
Appointment
In making appointments to City boards, commissions and advisory groups, the Mayor
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and Board of Aldermen 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, com-
missions 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.
Appointee Oath
At the first board, commission or advisory group meeting attended subsequent to
acceptance of appointment, an oath to serve the public's best interests shall be
administered to new appointees. The oath shall be administered by either the Board
of Aldermen liaison or City staff representative assigned to the respective board,
commission or advisory group.
Attendance
Appointment to a City board, commission or advisory group carries with it the
responsibility and obligation to attend and participate in meetings. Those ap-
pointees who miss three (3) consecutive meetings without good cause or who attend
so infrequently as to indicate a lack of interest in or inability to serve on a par-
ticular board, commission or advisory group may be replaced by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen.
Terms of Appointment
Unless waived by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, no appointee shall serve more
than six (6) consecutive years on a particular board, commission or advisory group.
The intent of this policy is to afford greater opportunities for citizens to partic-
ipate 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.
Administrative Procedures
The City Manager is hereby authorized to prepare and implement such forms, pro-
cedures and other instruments as are deemed necessary to carry out the policies
set forth herein.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita
Falls on this the 17/
71/1--" day of (1/1- 1982.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk