Title
Consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Administration, changing term limits for boards, commissions and committees.
Summary
DATE: December 7, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Traci Briggs, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Changing term limits for boards, commissions and committees
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In its annual review of the Governing Standards and Expectations, the City Council discussed changing the term limits for members of boards, commissions and committees. It was proposed to change the limit from not more than six (6) years to not more than two (2) terms. Terms for the various boards, commissions and committees vary from one (1) to three (3) years. Making this change to the Governing Standards and Expectations also requires an amendment to the city ordinance that has the same language. The attached ordinance, if approved, would amend section 2-117 to align with the Governing Standards and Expectations.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council may approve the ordinance amendment to change the term limits for boards, commissions and committees from six (6) years to two (2) terms, or it may leave the current ordinance in place.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Upon approval of the change to term limits in the Governing Standards and Expectations, staff recommends amending section 2-117 in the Code of Ordinances so that the two provisions mirror one another.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This action conforms to city policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this 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 expenditure?
N/A
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