BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
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.
An ordinance addressing the Keep Saginaw Beautiful committee regarding appointment of members, terms of office, and duties is presented for consideration, including the following:
- board members are appointed by City Council
- length of term established to be two years to be consistent with all other boards
- addition of two alternates to the 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
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Councilmembers Lawson and Bighorse recommend approval.