CSO Presentation - FINALRosa Rios, City Secretary
September 2, 2021
AGENDA
MANAGEMENT
& OPEN
MEETINGS
BOARDS,
COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS
CODIFICATION
OF
ORDINANCES
ELECTIONS OPEN RECORDS RECORDS
MANAGEMENT
The Mission of the City Secretary’s Office is to deliver exceptional services in a courteous and efficient manner by encouraging participation in governmental processes, safeguarding municipal elections, enhancing transparency, and ensuring access to records while maintaining the integrity expected by local and State legislation.
Rewards
•Give back to the community
•Make a difference to those around you
•Professional growth
•Improve community services
Successful role:
•Dedication
•Knowledge/Awareness
•Attendance
18 –Appointed by City Council
•“Individual” = 112 members
•“At-Large (Full Council)” = 33 members
2 –Nominated/appointed by the City Manager/Police Chief = 12 members
[Civil Service Commission and Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board]
1 –Appointed by the Mayor = 5 members
[Denton Housing Authority]
4 –Economic Development related = 32 members
[(Downtown Denton TIF Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (Downtown TIRZ), Economic Development Partnership Board, Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Westpark TIRZ No. 2 ), Downtown Economic Development Committee (Subcommittee of EDPB)]
25 -Total B/C = 194 members
Quasi-Judicial –board or commission that has the power toexercisethesovereignfunctionsofgovernment,such asdeterminingtherightsofoneormorepartiesunderstatelaw,city ordinances,regulations or general laws,largelyindependentofthecontrolofothers(e.g.Health and BuildingStandardsCommissionandPlanning&Zoning Commission)
Advisory –board or commission established by the CityCouncilforthepurposeofprovidingadviceorrecommendationsonissuesorpolicies(e.g.Animal ShelterAdvisoryCommitteeandCommitteeonPersonswithDisabilities)
Boards/Committees with Special
Qualifications
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
Board of Ethics
Committee on Persons with Disabilities
Health & Building Standards Commission
Historic Landmark Commission
Denton Police Department Chief of Police
Advisory Board
Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee
Resident &
Registered Voter in
City
No financial
obligations
owed to City
Special
Qualifications
Terms
•2-year term for
most
•3-year term for
Civil Service
Commission
•4-year term for
Public Utilities
Board
Limits/Tenure
•Members can
serve 3 (full)
consecutive terms
on a single board
•= 6 years!
•(12 years for PUB)
Vacancies
•Vacancies must
be filled as soon
as possible –
those filling
vacancies
generally serve
an unexpired
term
Identify board/commission you are most interested in [https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/boards-commissions-committees-(1)]
Select alternate board(s) in the event your first choice is not available
Contact a council member, found at https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/city-officials/city-council
ALSO
Submit application at:
•https://dentontx.granicus.com/boards/forms/614/apply
•Once received, vetting commences, and once cleared presented for nomination followed by appointment by City Council
•More details will be provided if you’re interested in learning more!
Monday -Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Contact options:
citysecretary@cityofdenton.com
city.secretary@cityofdenton.com
(940)-349-8303