RES 85539 - Laserfiche WebLink

October 29, 1985 TO: MAYOR MERCER AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL FROM: KARIN MOHR SUBJECT: Committee to Review the Commission Alternate Position A committee composed of Jacquie Oliverius, Park and Recreation Commission; Jarrett Johnson, Human Services Commission; Dee Wil- son, Planning Commission; and Karin Mohr, reviewed the existing functions of the commission alternates. The recommendations follow. 1) Alternates should be seated at the staff table so that they can participate in all discussions. Their attendance should be on the same basis as the regular commissioners. 2) Time served: The committee felt that one person should not be able to serve eight years as an alternate and then eight years as a regular commissioner. To prevent this possibility they prefer time be counted as though the alternate were a regular commissioner. In other words, once appointed as an alternate time would be tolling on the eight years of time (or two terms) any commissioner may serve. 3) Number of terms: Two terms maximum, partial terms of two years plus one day would count as a full term. In other words, the most time that could be served would be ten years, the minimum (assuming a second appointment) would be six years plus a day. 4) Transfer from alternate to regular commissioner will not be automatic. Application and interview procedures should be followed. 5) The committee felt that an alternate commissioner should be treated the same as a regular commissioner. They need to attend regularly, do all the assigned reading and be prepared to vote on any issue. They would not be second class commis- sioners in any way except that they would not vote unless in the absence of a commissioner. These recommendations are being forwarded to you for your consid- eration and whatever action you feel is appropriate.