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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving revisions to the bylaws for the Senior Citizens Advisory Board.
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DATE: February 28, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Snook, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Revisions to Senior Citizens Advisory Board bylaws
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On February 15, 2024, the Senior Citizens Advisory Board passed a motion to add language to include the requirement that all board members be members of the Killeen Senior Center. Section 3-20 of the City Council’s Governing Standards prohibit a board from amending its bylaws in a way that limits City Council or that creates requirements for City Council or staff. As the proposed requirement would limit who City Council could appoint to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, the amended bylaws require City Council Approval.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Approve Bylaws revision per recommendation of Senior Citizens Advisory Board,
Disapprove per staff recommendation
Revise per Council direction
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends denying the request as written. The mission of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board (SCAB), per the current bylaws is ‘to provide recommendations and assistance to the Killeen City Council regarding senior services. To promote activities, recreation and opportunities for healthy aging, independence, well-being and opportunities to keep seniors involved in the life of the community’. The bylaws include six objectives, of which only two specifically mention senior centers. The proposed requirement of senior center membership may limit to the intent/purpose of the SCAB as the purpose of the board has a broader mission and may limit the number of qualified applicants available for City Council consideration.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The revisions to the SCAB bylaws do not conform to city policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
N/A
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends disapproval of revisions to the SCAB bylaws.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Draft Bylaws
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