HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.1 Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson ITEM NO.: 7.1
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STAFF REPORT
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE: February 2, 2017
TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members
FROM: Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Advisory Committee will conduct elections for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct elections for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
DESCRIPTION:
The Bylaws for the Senior Center Advisory Committee state: ARTICLE V OFFICERS Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are elected by the majority of the Advisory Committee for a 1-year term and hold office until their successors are elected, or until their terms as members of the Advisory Committee expire. The officers are elected at the first meeting of the Advisory Committee in January of each year. Elections, whether regular or to fill vacancies shall be held only if a simple majority of the Advisory Committee members are present. The Advisory Committee shall, unless no Committee Members meet the criteria, elect Committee Members to the positions that have not previously served in the position and that have not declined the appointment, with the intent that no one should serve in the position for more than two consecutive years. The secretary to the Advisory Committee will be the City Manager or his/her designee. Section 2. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Vice Chairperson, the vacancy shall be filled by an election held at the first regular meeting after the occurrence of such vacancy. The person so elected shall serve the balance of the term. Section 3. Duties of Officers. The Chairman performs the following duties: (a) Presides at all meetings of the Advisory Committee. (b) Appoints sub-committees and chairpersons of sub-committees as necessary.
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(c) Signs correspondence on behalf of the Advisory Committee. (d) Represents the Advisory Committee before the Parks and Services Commission and City Council, or designates a representative. (e) Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office. In the event of the absence of the Chairperson or his/her inability to act, the Vice-Chairperson presides in place of the Chairperson. In the event of the absence of or the inability to act of both the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson, the remaining members shall elect one of their members to act as temporary Chairperson.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.