HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 1243 - Relating to Composition, Appointment of Members & Terms of Office of Members of Advisory Commission and Boards - 01/04/1977 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 1243
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION; APPOINTMENT
OF MEMBERS AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS OF CITY
ADVISORY COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie has by ordinances created various advisory
commissions and boards; and
WHEREAS, said advisory boards and commissions provide an indispensible service
to the community; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to improve their effectiveness;
and
WHEREAS, it is believed that by changing the composition, method of
appointment, term of office and certain duties of the members of said commissions
and boards such bodies will be more effective in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie
that the City Attorney be directed to recommend such changes as may be necessary
in the ordinances of the City creating the Planning and Zoning Commission,
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission, Human Rights Commission,
Historical and Cultural Commission, Board of Appeals & Adjustments, Building Code
Board of Appeals, and Industrial Commission to accomplish the following objectives:
1. That all commissions or boards shall be comprised of not more
than seven members.
2. That the terms of members shall be staggered over a period of
three years and the terms shall commence on March 1 of each year.
3. That all boards and commissions shall :
(a) Establish meeting time, place and frequency ;
(b) Designate from its members such officers as it deems necessary
or the ordinance creating it requires; and
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(c) Keep minutes of its proceedings and make reports of its
action to the City Council in writing. The chairman or
designated member shall report in person on matters to
the City Council from time to time.
4. That all members to all commissions and boards shall be appointed
by the City Council .
5. That no one who holds another elective office shall be appointed
to serve on a commission or board (i.e. a council member or school
board member would not qualify).
6. That the City Manager shall designate at least one City staff
member to work with said commissions or boards.
7. That no member shall serve more than 6 years on one board or •
commission, plus that portion of any unexpired term to which
said member may have been appointed, unless the Council by
unanimous vote reappoints such member to the board or commission.
8. That an item be provided on the regular City Council agenda at the
beginning for reports of advisory boards and commissions.
ADOPTED BY The City of Eden Prairie this 4th day of January
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WaffgaKoH. Penzel , Mayor
ATTEST:
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Joh . Fran ity Clerk