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City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, TO DECLARE BOARD MEMBER
AND COMMISSIONER POSITIONS VACANT UPON THE
EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERM AND PROVIDE FOR THE
COUNCIL TO FILL RESULTING VACANCIES LASTING
LONGER THAN ONE YEAR
WHEREAS, the City has created various boards and commissions to assist in carrying out the functions of City governance , including but not limited to the Planning Commission, the Civil Service Board and the Retirement Board; and WHEREAS, the City of Fresno Charter (Charter), Article IX, sets forth the process for appointing board members and commissioners, the term they serve, their duties and responsibilities and the process for appointing successors; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Charter, board members and commission ers are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council; and WHEREAS, the Charter provides that board members and commissioners serve specified terms and upon expiration of the term, continue to serve until a successor is appointed; and
WHEREAS, from time to time, the term for board members and commissioners expires and the incumbent remains on the board or commission for an extended period pending appointment of a replacement; and
WHEREAS, there is currently no mechanism to expedite appoint ment of new board members or commissioners upon the expiration of the incumbent’s term; and
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WHEREAS, the Council desires to ensure the efficiency of the appointment process for the boards and commissions of the City and prevent prolonged periods with no successor appointment to a board or commission position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The Council directs that upon the expiration of a Board Member or Commissioner term, the position of such member is deemed to be vacant. Such vacancy shall occur regardless of whether a holdover board member or commissioner continues to serve on the board or commission pending the appointment of a replacement.
2. If the Mayor has not appointed a board member or commissioner within one year of an expired position being vacant, the Council may appoint a successor board member or commissioner to fill the vacancy.
3. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2024.
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Mayor Approval: , 2024
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2024
Mayor Veto: , 2024
Council Override Vote: , 2024
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
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Attachment: Exhibit A (if applicable)