HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13681 (Board & Commission Term Limits)RESOLUTION NO. 13681
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
ESTABLISHING TERM LENGTH AND LIMITS FOR CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS
WHEREAS, maximizing public participation in government helps achieve the
fundamental ethics of democracy; and
WHEREAS, local government needs constructive public input to ensure that
resources are employed where they are most needed, services are distributed
equitably, and public funds are properly accounted for; and
WHEREAS, the residents of San Rafael have a strong commitment to
participating in their local government; and
WHEREAS, the City's numerous boards and commissions facilitate public
participation in government and provide representation of diverse viewpoints and
interest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish term limits in relation to
participation in City Council -appointed boards and commissions to ensure that
opportunities for participation are maximized; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does not wish to include any terms being served or
that have been served prior to the date of this resolution in calculating term limits; and
WHEREAS, the Marin -Sonoma Mosquito Vector Control Board and the Marin
Commission on Aging have a City Council -appointed delegate but are not considered to
be City Council -appointed boards or commissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for terms on City Council -
appointed boards and commissions commencing on or after the date of this resolution
the length of each such term shall be 4 years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for terms on City Council -appointed boards
and commissions commencing on or after the date of this resolution, members of the
Planning Commission and Design Review Board shall be limited to serving 3
consecutive terms and members of all other boards and commissions shall be limited to
serving 2 consecutive terms; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that after 25 years of service a member can
become a non-voting Emeritus member.
I, Esther C. Beirne, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on Tuesday, the 18th of
February 2014, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Bushey, Colin, Connolly, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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Esther C. Beirne, City Clerk