2019-113 Board and Commission AppointmentsDate: May 31, 2019 Report No. 2019-113
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Boards and Commissions 2019 screening and appointment process
DISCUSSION:
During the June 18 Work Session, the City Secretary’s Office will review the Boards and
Commissions screening and appointment process for 2019. At that time, an overview of the
vetting, appointment, terms, and qualifications process for prospective board, commission, and
committee members will be detailed. During the June 18 Work Session, elected officials will be
provided with binders that outline current board composition and highlight board seats that are
coming open including those appointments that are specific to an individual City Council member
as well as at-large positions at that time. In addition to producing a binder, information on board
and commission vacancies will also be posted online so that residents can more readily identify
which board seats are coming open.
To further refine the application process itself, the Board and Commissions application has been
updated to include the following:
Voter Registration Number or Date of Birth – In most all cases, board members are required
to be registered voters of the City. Historically, this has been taken at face value at the
time the application is filed. The only way to verify voter registration status is to have an
individual’s voter registration number or date of birth. Online search for voter verification
has to be exact, and cannot be made by name/address alone. Obtaining the information at
time of application will help facilitate this very important qualification.
Applicant Signature – Historically, a signature on the application has not been required.
The application now provides for an electronic signature. This is an extra feature that
officiates the submission as well as affirms the information entered on the application.
Instructions will be included on the electronic signature entry feature.
For Office Use Only – The bottom of the application now contains tracking information
for internal uses. This will make it easier to track an appointee’s service record. This
addition has no effect on the applicant’s completion of the application itself.
A copy of the application is attached. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me
directly.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Board and Commission Application
STAFF CONTACT:
Rosa Rios, City Secretary
940-349-8309
rosa.rios@cityofdenton.com
City of Denton
Boards & Commissions Application
NAME:
HOME ADDRESS: E-MAIL ADDRESS:
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VOTER REGISTRATION NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH* NUMBER OF YEARS AS A DENTON RESIDENT
*Note: For specific boards, being a qualified voter of the City is required. The City can only verify this through a voter registration number or date of birth.
EMPLOYER, IF ANY:
OCCUPATION/FORMER OCCUPATION: REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBER (If Applicable):
Please indicate board / commission preferences:
Airport Advisory Board Library Board
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee* Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board
*_____________________________________________________
Board of Ethics* Planning & Zoning Commission
*_____________________________________________________
Committee on Persons with Disabilities Public Art Committee
Community Development Advisory Committee Public Utilities Board
Health & Building Standards Commission* Traffic Safety Commission
*_____________________________________________________
Historic Landmark Commission* Zoning Board of Adjustment
* _____________________________________________________
Human Services Advisory Committee Other______________________________________
* Special Qualifications Apply – See Attached
Have you ever served on a City of Denton board or commission? yes no
If yes, which one?
Please list any special knowledge, education or experience that qualifies you to serve in the areas you have indicated:
Professional and/or community activities
Applicant Signature ______________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________
*See Attached for Instructions
NOTE: THIS APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO RELEASE PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT. IF APPOINTED, APPLICANT’S NAME WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE.
Please return completed application:
Mail: City Secretary, City of Denton, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas 76201
E-mail: city.secretary@cityofdenton.com
Fax: 940/349-8596
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED: _____________________________________ NEW APPLICANT? YES NO REAPPOINTED
IF NO, APPLICANT PREVIOUSLY SERVED ON: ______________________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT APPOINTED TO: _____________________________________________________ TERM EXPIRES: ________________________
NOMINATING COUNCIL MEMBER: _____________________________________________________________ DISTRICT: _______________
FULL TERM UNEXPIRED TERM ALTERNATE MEMBER EX-OFFICIO
Rev. 05/31/2019
City of Denton
Boards & Commissions
Special Qualifications
ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITEE
BOARD OF ETHICS
HEALTH & BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISISON
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION
Board is made up of the following:
licensed veterinarian who has a principal place of business or a residence in the city of Denton1
city official2
person who is employed by City of Denton Animal Shelter – does not have to live in City limits3
representative of an animal welfare organization4
three people who are not involved by occupation or membership in any of the above categories5
Preference is given to the following:
attorneys1
architects2
engineers3
doctors4
teachers5
pastors6
*At least 3 members must be attorneys or retired jurists.
Board is made up of the following:
general contractor1
representative from electrical industry2
architect or engineer3
two persons associated with construction, development or real estate4
representative from plumbing industry5
other6
Board is made up of the following:
a member of the Denton County Historical Commission1
a member of the Denton County Bar Association2
an owner of real property3
an architect4
a CPA5
mediators7
retired jurists8
licensed professional counselors9
those with licenses demonstrating high levels of
education or master craftsmanship in the
building trades10
HOW TO CREATE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE FOR APPLICATION
1. Select New ID in drop-down
2. Select New Digital ID & click Next 3. Select either option & click Next; Your Choice
4. Add Name & Email Address & click Next 5. Create Password & click Finish
6. Click Sign 7. Save Application and Email to City Secretary
NOTE: You can modify the Application once saved before submitting.
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