Attachment 1
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBER
SELECTION GUIDELINES
In selecting new members to boards, commissions , and committees, the Council Appointments Review Committee will consider each candidate in terms of a broad range of qualities, including, but not limited to:
• Life experience, including professional and volunteer experience.
• Neighborhood of residence (geographical diversity).
• Technical knowledge of topic.
• Demographic diversity consistent with the City’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.
• Previous community involvement.
• Other interests.
• Demonstrated interest and participation in relevant issues.
• Enthusiasm.
• Open-mindedness.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to teamwork.
• Creativity and ideas.
• Willingness to make a time commitment to the board/commission/committee.
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