On June 1, 2021, the Council approved three of its members to serve on a subcommittee for the purpose of reviewing 2021 boards applicants.  A need was identified by this subcommittee to update the application form, review each board's purpose, objectives and goals as well as to standardize all the boards/committees within the City of Saginaw to improve communication and efficiency and compliance with our ordinances.  

Revisions to Ordinance No. 97-7 are being presented for consideration for adoption.  The modifications include:

- length of term changed from 3 years to 2 years to be consistent with all other boards.

- end of term changed from June 30 to coincide with other committee appointments.

- addition of two alternates to teh board

- added training requirement

- added members must be registered voters of the City of Saginaw and shall have resided in the City of Saginaw at least six months prior to service

- require the election of a chair, vice-chair, treasurer and secretary

- presentation of recommendations to City Council

- presentation of an annual report at a City Council meeting

- post agendas, minutes, budget and attendance, as applicable, on the committee page of the City of Saginaw website

- committee shall hold meetings every quarter and shall meet at least once a year