2021-029 Boards and Commissions 2021 Screening and Appointment ProcessDate: May 14, 2021 Report No. 2021-029
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Boards and Commissions 2021 Screening & Appointment Process
DISCUSSION:
A work session has been scheduled for June 15 during which the 2021-2023 Boards and
Commissions Screening & Appointment Process will be presented to City Council. At that time,
an overview of the nomination, vetting, appointment, terms, qualifications, and application
processes will be detailed. Also, the City Council will be provided pertinent member information,
including any applications submitted by existing Board or Commission members seeking
reappointment, as well as applications for any interested citizens seeking appointment to a Board
or Commission. The information will be provided in binder form to Council Members, as has
been done in previous years.
The proposed timeline is as follows:
● May 17, 2021
Email notifications will be sent to all existing members and
other interested individuals to submit an online application,
due May 31, 2021.
*Vetting begins immediately upon filing of application.
● May 17, 2021 City staff will promote the upcoming Boards/Commissions
appointment process across its communication channels and
encourage interested individuals to submit by May 31, 2021
so their applications can be sent to Council.
● June 15, 2021 Staff Presentation to Council on the 2021-2023 Screening &
Appointment Process
● July 1, 2021 Deadline for Council Members to submit nominations (if
new, contact information is key)
*No Council Meetings June 29, July 5, 6 and 13
● July 20, 2021 Formal appointments begin at City Council Meeting
Note: Appointments can begin sooner based on nominations received
in advance of the noted deadline and vetting completed.
Online applications are required. Staff stands ready to individually assist interested citizens with
the online application filing process.
STAFF CONTACT:
Rosa Rios, City Secretary
940-349-8309
rosa.rios@cityofdenton.com