CCMIN111495 - Laserfiche WebLink

Mayor Tarver stated that 99 % of the time, it is the practice to reappoint people to their full eight year term. Unless someone is not doing what needs to be done and there is some question by the Council, then that person should and will be reappointed. He stated many people are not concerned about what commission or board they serve on, they just want to serve. A large number of people check all the boxes and their failure to check a box could miss an opportunity to be on a board that has an opening versus checking a box where there isn't an opening. It is his intention to reappoint someone who has served a first term on a commission, who has done a good job, and when there is no reason to change. He will exercise this option and will notify Council of his intentions. Ms. Miehelotti asked about the alternates and their expectations of being moved up to a vacated position. Mayor Tarvet did not believe that was the same process. The alternate doesn't automatically fill in, but again it is up to his discretion. He felt at that point there would be a need to go through the whole interview process, because if the alternate were appointed to a regular position, then the alternate position would be vacant. Ms. Miehelotti then referred to the interview process. Mr. Pico stated that it pertains to the interest that various Councilmembers have in the particular vacancy. He had seen appointments for Planning Commissioner where there has been the whole Counc~ involved in the interview process. Ms. Michelotti referred to page 2 1 of the procedures and asked if there really needs to be a quorum of the Council to hold interviews. Could only a few members or just the Mayor interview, then have ratification by the whole Counc~? Mayor Tarver stated that the interviews are scheduled and Council is notified. Those who were interested show up. He stated that the Council may decide that the full Council or subcommittee may interview the candidate. That has not been the practice. Ms. Acosta said that there was a period of time that this was being brought forward to the Council to decide which process it would be using. The last line quoted says 'the procedure shall be for the whole Counc~ or a quorum to conduct the interviews.' She did not think that was exactly clear and that language could be adjusted. The procedure could include either the full Council or any members along with the Mayor who are interested. That is really what happens. Mayor Tarver stated that in his experience only one or two other Councilmembers participates along with the Mayor in the process. The interviews are set on his schedule but the other Councilmembers schedules are considered to accommodate as many people that are interested in attending. 11/14/95 -14-