City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2017
FROM: CITY CLERK’S OFFICE WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENT
ISSUE:
Accept the resignations of David H. Wright and James Persinger from the Budget Engagement Commission and appoint David St. Pierre to the Budget Engagement Commission.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
1. Accept the resignation s of David H. Wright (Citywide-Resident) and James Persinger (Ward 1-Resident) from the Budget Engagement Commission, effective immediately, and request the City Clerk to process the vacancies; and
2. Appoint David St. Pierre to the Ward 1 -Resident seat on the Budget Engagement Commission for a term ending March 1, 2020.
BACKGROUND/LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
Resignations
On October 3 and 10, 2017, the City Clerk’s Office received resignation s from David H. Wright and James Persinger of the Budget Engagement Commission, effective immediately. Mr. Wright held the Citywide-Resident seat on the Commission with a term ending March 1, 2021. Mr.
Persinger held the Ward 1-Resident seat on the Commission with a term ending March 1, 2020.
Appointments
Councilmember Gardner recommends David St. Pierre to the W ard 1 -Resident seat on the Budget Engagement Commission. Mr. St. Pierre will fill an unexpired term through March 1, 2020.
Pursuant to Charter Section 802, each board and commission must have at least representative from each of the Council Wards. This appointment fills the seat by a registered voter in Ward 1 in compliance with the Charter requirement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Recruitment and appointment costs are included annually in the City Clerk’s budget.
Prepared by: Colleen J. Nicol, City Clerk
Approved as to form: Gary G. Geuss, City Attorney