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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: HOME PHONE CELL PHONE BUSINESS PHONE 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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