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CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
 
Agenda Item: 6C. 


Date Prepared:  5/10/2018 Council Meeting Date: 6/5/2018

TO:Jeff Tyne, City Manager 
THROUGH:
Henry Darwin, City Manager 
FROM:  Rhonda Geriminsky, MMC, City Clerk 
SUBJECT:
Council Youth Liaison Appointments 

Purpose:

Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendations from the Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee and adopt RES. 2018-61 appointing Frank Johnson and Leah Gilbertson as the 2018-19 Council Youth Liaisons for terms to expire May 30, 2019.

Summary:

Pursuant to Council Policy 1-14 (Council Advisory Board Council Liaison Program), the Boards and Commissions Subcommittee makes recommendations for Council Youth Liaison appointments based on term expirations and vacancies.
Previous Actions/Background:

On June 18, 2013, the Council adopted Ordinance 2013-12 which provides for appointment of Youth Ex-Officio members to Council. These positions are generally referred to as Council Youth Liaisons. Council also adopted Council Policy 1-14 (Youth Advisory Board Council Liaison Program) which outlines the purpose, eligibility, selection, and guiding principles of the program. This policy charges the Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee with making appointment recommendations to Council for these positions.

 

On May 8, 2018, the Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee interviewed and made appointment recommendations for the Council Youth Liaison positions. On May 14, 2018, a memorandum was submitted to the Mayor and Council, outlining the appointment recommendations from the May 8, 2018 Subcommittee meeting, asking for concerns to be submitted in writing to the Mayor. No comments were received.

Options:

A: Appoint recommended Council Youth Liaison members.

 

B: Continue recruitment efforts to fill the Council Youth Liaison vacancies.
Staff Recommendation:

This is a request for City Council to appoint Frank Johnson and Leah Gilbertson as the 2018-19 Council Youth Liaisons.
Fiscal Analysis:

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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution 2018-61
Council Policy 1-14
Contact Name and Number:  

Rhonda Geriminsky, (623) 773-7340