Consolidation of Boards &
Commissions
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce
for first reading an Ordinance amending Chapter
2.48 of the SMMC consolidating the Commission
on the Senior Community, Commission on the
Status of Women, and the Social Services
Commissions into a newly named
Commission, determined by Council, and
repealing Chapters 2.56 and 2.60.
New Name
Recommended Name Ideas
•Peoples’ Commission
•Human Services Commission
Structure
• 9 Members
•First Consideration to Members of the Existing
Three Commissions
•Working Commission
•Temporary Ad Hoc Committees to Focus on
Niche Areas (Women & girls, LGBTQ+, older
adults, BIPOC, etc.)
Transitioning Provision
•Staggered Terms Following Initial Appointments
• 4 seats expire June 30, 2024
• 5 Seats Expire June 30 2026
• Current Boards/Commissions Cease Operation
Effective June 30, 2022
• New Commission Becomes Effective July 1, 2022
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce
for first reading an Ordinance amending Chapter
2.48 of the SMMC consolidating the Commission
on the Senior Community, Commission on the
Status of Women, and the Social Services
Commissions into a newly named
Commission, determined by Council, and
repealing Chapters 2.56 and 2.60.
Questions
Thank You