HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 100-17 Adopting Amended and Restated Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for Commissions and Committees RESOLUTION NO. 100 — 17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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ADOPTING AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
FOR THE FOLLOWING:
THE HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION AND RESCINDING RESO. 89-16;
THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AND RESCINDING RESO. 15-16;
THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AND RESCINDING RESO. 16-16;
THE SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND RESCINDING RESO. 18-16;
THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND RESCINDING RESO. 19-16
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 132-99 was adopted by the City Council on July 6, 1999 which
created a Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and adopted Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for
said Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure were amended by Resolution No.'s 219-02,
161-08, 124-09, 17-16, and 89-16; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 142-13 was adopted by the City Council on October 20, 2013
which created a Human Services Commission and adopted Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for said
Commission; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 15-16 was adopted by the City Council on February 2, 2016
amending the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for said Commission; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 57-83 was adopted by the City Council on October 10, 1983 which
created a Parks and Community Services Commission and adopted Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
for said Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure were amended by Resolution No.'s 137-88,
135-90, 129-92, 137-92, 93-94, 130-98, 178-02, 160-08, 123-09 and 16-16; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 48-92 was adopted by the City Council on April 27, 1992 which
created a Senior Center Advisory Committee and adopted Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for said
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure were amended by Resolution No.'s 130-02,
138-92, 213-03, 162-08, 125-09 and 18-16; and
WHEREAS, the Youth Advisory Committee was approved by the City Council on October 21,
1997; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 7-98 establishing Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for said Committee
was adopted by the City Council on January 6, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure were amended by Resolution No.'s 77-00,
159-08, and 126-09, 19-16, and
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to periodically review the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure to insure
that they are still reflective of the Commission's and/or Committee's charge; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission, the Human Services Commission, the
Parks and Community Services Commission, the Senior Center Advisory Committee and the Youth
Advisory Committee have been notified of the recommended changes to their bylaws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council hereby adopts the amended
Bylaws and Rules of Procedure fort the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission as contained in
Exhibit A, the Human Services Commission as contained in Exhibit B, the Parks and Community
Services Commission in Exhibit C, the Senior Center Advisory Committee as contained in Exhibit D,
and the Youth Advisory Committee as contained in Exhibit E attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provisions contained in Resolution No. 89-16, 15-16,
16-16, 18-16, and 19-16 are hereby rescinded.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of July 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Goel, Gupta, Hernandez and Mayor Haubert
NOES:
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBLIN
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. These Rules of Procedure shall be known as the Bylaws and Rules of
Procedure of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Dublin. A copy of these
Rules and amendments thereto, shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk for examination by
the public.
Section 2. These Rules and any amendments hereto shall be effective on the date
of the adoption hereof, and shall govern the meetings and activities of the Commission.
ARTICLE II
COMMISSION COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Section 1. The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission shall be composed of seven
(7)members.
Section 2. The Mayor shall make all appointments to the Commission, with the
approval of the City Council. When making appointments to the Commission, consideration
shall be given to members of the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation and Dublin Historical
Preservation Association (or similar groups) and to persons who are specifically qualified by
reason of training, experience, interest or involvement in arts and/or heritage, particularly as
related to artistic and cultural activities in the City.
Section 3. All members shall be residents of the City and shall be committed to
furthering public art, and historical and cultural life in the community.
Section 4. Commission members may resign at any time by giving written notice to
the Mayor and City Clerk.
ARTICLE III
TERM OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL
Section 1. Commission members shall be appointed for terms which run four (4)
years beginning in December of even numbered years and ending in December of an even
numbered year. At the end of a Commissioner member's term, the Commission member may
be reappointed to the Commission in the same manner as the initial appointment. Commission
members shall be eligible to serve a maximum of eight(8)years with two(2)4-year terms.
Section 2. Any member of the Commission may be removed from office with the
approval of a majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of Commissioners shall
be made only at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
Section 3. Commission members should endeavor tomuct attend 75%of all regular
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Commission shall provide the Mayor with quarterlymonthlly attendance reports and a quarterly
overview of attendance by Commissioners-membeFs. After the third absence from a regularly
scheduled Commission meeting within any twelve (12) month period, said Commissioner's
office shall be automatically declared vacantThe Secrotary to the Commission shall notify tho
Section 4. If a Commission member ceases to reside in the City of Dublin, said
Commissioner's office shall be automatically declared vacant.
ARTICLE IV
VACANCIES
Section 1. Vacancies on the Commission occurring other than by expiration of term
shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original
appointment.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are
elected by the majority of the Commission for a 1-year term and hold office until their
successors are elected, or until their terms as members of the Commission expire. The
officers are elected at the first meeting of the Commission in January of each year. Elections,
whether regular or to fill vacancies shall be held only if a simple majority of the Commission
members are present. The Commission shall, unless no Commissioners meet the criteria, elect
Commissioners to the positions that have not previously served in the position and that have
not declined the appointment, with the intent that no on should serve in the position for two
consecutive years.
The secretary to the Commission will be the City Manager or his/her designee.
Section 2. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the Office of Chairperson or Vice
Chairperson, the vacancy shall be filled by an election held at the first regular meeting after the
occurrence of such vacancy. The person so elected shall serve the balance of the term.
Section 3. Duties of Officers. The Chairman performs the following duties.
(a) Presides at all meetings of the Commission.
(b) Appoints committee and chairpersons of committees as necessary.
(c) Signs correspondence on behalf of the Commission.
(d) Represents the Commission before the City Council.
(e) Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office.
In the event of the absence of the Chairperson or his/her inability to act, the Vice-
Chairperson presides in place of the Chairperson. In the event of the absence of or the inability
to act of both the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson, the remaining members shall elect
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Section 4. The Committees. The Commission or the Chairperson, upon direction of
the Commission, may appoint several of its members, but less than a quorum, to serve as a
Committee. On certain occasions, such as when a particular kind of expertise or public
representation is desirable, the Commission may appoint non-members to the Committee.
Committees make recommendations directly to the Commission.
A Committee may not represent the Commission before the Council or other bodies
unless it has first received the authorization of the Commission to do so.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1. The Commission shall hold regular meetings at least once per month at a
designated time and place, which shall be fixed and determined by the Commission and
entered upon its minutes. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public. Special
meetings of the Commission may be called by a majority of the members thereof, or by the
Chairperson thereof. Notice of any such special meeting shall be given as required by law.
Section 2. A majority of the voting members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum for the purpose of transacting business. The secretary shall keep minutes of all regular
and special meetings of the Commission, and these shall be sent to all members and
administrative officers in advance of the meeting in which they are to be approved.
Section-2.Section 3. Commissioners shall attend all regular and special Commission
meetings in person. Commissioners will not be permitted to use teleconference as an option to
attend any Commission meetings.
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION
Section 1. The Commission shall consider and make recommendations, as it deems
necessary to the City Council in all matters pertaining to:
(a) The promotion and support of history throughout the community. This
includes restoration, maintenance and operation of the Heritage Park & Museums and any
other similar City-sponsored locations promoting and supporting history. Such
recommendations would include, but are not limited to the following: recommendations for the
development, improvement and/or modification of history facilities or programs;
recommendations for policies on heritage preservation, artifact acquisition, conduct of persons
using history facilities; and rules for the use of the Heritage Park & Museums and any other
City-sponsored history facilities by the public.
(b) The promotion and support of the arts within the community. Such
recommendations would include, but are not limited to the following: recommendations on art in
public places including City facilities and new developments within the City; exhibits at the Civic
Center, Heritage Park & Museums and Public Art Venue; and recommendations for policies on
art, cultural activities and facilities.
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ARTICLE VIII
DUTIES OF COMMISSION TO BE ADVISORY ONLY
Section 1. The Commission shall be an advisory body to the City Council. Nothing
herein contained shall be construed as a limitation on the power of the City Council or the
Administrative Staff of the City or any other agency in their supervision, or authority over
property or personnel which are under their respective jurisdictions. Each Commissioner is
expected to serve the City and the residents of the City of Dublin with professionalism and
respect.
ARTICLE IX
STAFF ASSISTANCE
Section 1. The City Manager shall provide the Commission with such information
and Staff assistance as the Commission may, from time to time request, subject to the
limitations imposed by the City Council.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These Bylaws and Rules of Procedure may be amended in the same
manner as originally adopted.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. These Rules of Procedure shall be known as the Bylaws and Rules of
Procedure of the Human Services Commission of the City of Dublin. A copy of these Rules and
amendments thereto, shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk for examination by the public.
Section 2. These Rules and any amendments hereto shall be effective on the date
of the adoption hereof, and shall govern the meetings and activities of the Commission.
ARTICLE II
COMMISSION COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Section 1. The Human Services Commission shall be composed of five (5)
members.
Section 2. The Mayor shall make all appointments to the Commission, with the
approval of the City Council.
Section 3. Commission members may resign at any time by giving written notice to
the Mayor and City Clerk.
ARTICLE III
TERM OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL
Section 1. Commission members shall be appointed for terms which run four (4)
years beginning in December of even numbered election years and ending in December of an
even numbered election year. At the end of a Commissioner member's term, the Commission
member may be reappointed to the Commission in the same manner as the initial appointment.
Commission members shall be eligible to serve a maximum of eight (8) years with two (2) 4-
year terms.
Section 2. Any member of the Commission may be removed from office with the
approval of a majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of Commissioners shall
be made only at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
Section 3. Commission members should endeavor to must attend 75% of all regular
and special meetings of the Commission in a 12 month period. The Secretary to the
Commission shall provide the Mayor with quarterly attendance reports
attendance by Commissioners mars. After the third absence from a regularly scheduled
Commission meeting within any twelve (12) month period, said Commission member's office
shall be automatically declared vacant.The Secretary to the Commission shall notify the Mayor
if a Commission member is absent from two consecutive meetings. The Commission member
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Section 4. If a Commission member ceases to reside in the City of Dublin, said
Commissioner's office shall be automatically declared vacant.
ARTICLE IV
VACANCIES
Section 1. Vacancies on the Commission occurring other than by expiration of term
shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original
appointment.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Commission shall elect a Chairperson
and Vice Chairperson at the first meeting in January of each year or, if a quorum is not present,
at the next meeting at which a quorum is present. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall
serve until their successors are elected, or until their terms as members of the Commission
expire, whichever is first. The Commission shall, unless no Commissioners meet the criteria,
elect Commissioners to the positions that have not previously served in the position and that
have not declined the appointment, with the intent that no one should serve in the position for
no more than two consecutive years.
Section 2. The secretary to the Commission will be the City Manager or his/her
designee.
Section 3. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the Office of Chairperson or Vice
Chairperson, the vacancy shall be filled by an election held at the first regular meeting after the
occurrence of such vacancy. The person so elected shall serve the balance of the term.
Section 4. Duties of Officers. The Chairman performs the following duties:
(a) Presides at all meetings of the Commission.
(b) Appoints committee and chairpersons of committees as necessary.
(c) Signs correspondence on behalf of the Commission.
(d) Represents the Commission before the City Council.
(e) Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office.
Section 5. The Committees. The Commission or the Chairperson, upon direction of
the Commission, may appoint several of its members, but fewer than a quorum, to serve as a
Committee. On certain occasions, such as when a particular kind of expertise or public
representation is desirable, the Commission may appoint non-members to the Committee.
Committees make recommendations directly to the Commission.
A Committee may not represent the Commission before the Council or other bodies
unless it has first received the authorization of the Commission to do so.
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ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1. The Commission shall hold regular meetings at least once per quarter at
a designated time and place, which shall be fixed and determined by the Commission and
entered upon its minutes. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public. Special
meetings of the Commission may be called by a majority of the members thereof, or by the
Chairperson thereof. Notice of any such special meeting shall be given as required by law.
Section 2. A majority of the voting members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum for the purpose of transacting business. The secretary shall keep minutes of all regular
and special meetings of the Commission, and these shall be sent to all members and
administrative officers in advance of the meeting in which they are to be approved.
Sect =.Section 3. Commissioners shall attend all regular and special Commission
meetings in person. Commissioners will not be permitted to use teleconference as an option to
attend any Commission meetings.
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION
Section 1. The Commission shall consider and make recommendations as it deems
necessary to the City Council and to City Staff in all matters pertaining to human service needs
in the Tri-Valley. Such recommendations would include, but are not limited to the Community
Grants Program, the Tri-Valley Needs Assessment, and the federal Community Development
Block Grant Program.
ARTICLE VIII
DUTIES OF COMMISSION TO BE ADVISORY ONLY
Section 1. It is intended that the Commission shall be an advisory body to the City
Council. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as a limitation on the power of the City
Council or the Administrative Staff of the City or any other agency in their supervision, or
authority over property or personnel which are under their respective jurisdictions. Each
Commissioner is expected to serve the City and the residents of the City of Dublin with
professionalism and respect.
ARTICLE IX
STAFF ASSISTANCE
Section 1. The City Manager shall provide the Commission with such information
and Staff assistance as the Commission may, from time to time request, subject to the
limitations imposed by the City Council.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These Bylaws and Rules of Procedure may be amended in the same
manner as originally adopted.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. These Rules of Procedure shall be known as the Bylaws and Rules of
Procedure of the Parks and Community Services Commission of the City of Dublin. A copy of
these Rules and amendments thereto, shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk for
examination by the public.
Section 2. These Rules and any amendments hereto shall be effective on the date
of the adoption hereof, and shall govern the meetings and activities of the Commission.
ARTICLE II
COMMISSION COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Section 1. The Parks and Community Services Commission shall be composed of
six (6) members, one of whom is a high school student residing in the City of Dublin.
Section 2. The Mayor shall make all appointments to the Commission, with the
approval of the City Council.
Section 3. Commission members may resign at any time by giving written notice to
the Mayor and City Clerk.
ARTICLE III
TERM OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL
Section 1. Commission members shall be appointed for terms which run four (4)
years beginning in December of even numbered election years and ending in December of an
even numbered election year. At the end of a Commissioner member's term, the Commission
member may be reappointed to the Commission in the same manner as the initial appointment.
Commission members shall be eligible to serve a maximum of eight (8) years with two (2) 4-
year terms.
Section 2. The term of the student member shall be for one (1) year, commencing
July 1st and terminating on the following June 30tH
Section 3. Any member of the Commission may be removed from the office with the
approval of a majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of Commissioners shall
be made only at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
Section 4. Commission members should endeavor tomust attend 75% of all regular
and special meetings of the Commissionin a 12 month period. The Secretary to the
Commission shall provide the Mayor with guarterlyma-Rthly attendance reports and a quarterly
review of attendance-by Commissioners m -s. After the third absence from a regularly
scheduled Commission meeting within any twelve (12) month period, said Commission
member's office shall be automatically declared vacant.The Secretary to the Commission shall
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notify the Mayor if a Commission member is absent from three consecutive meetings. The
Commission member shall also be notified that they may be removed from the Commission.
Section 5. If a Commissioner member ceases to reside in the City of Dublin, said
Commissioner's office shall be automatically declared vacant.
ARTICLE IV
VACANCIES
Section 1. Vacancies on the Commission occurring other than by expiration of term
shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original
appointment.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Commission shall elect a Chairperson
at the first meeting in January of each year, or if a quorum is not present, at the next meeting at
which a quorum is present. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall serve until their
successors are elected, or until their terms as members of the Commission expire, whichever is
first. The Commission shall, unless no Commissioners meet criteria, elect Commissioners to
the positions that have not previously served in the position and have not declined the
appointment, with the intent that no one should serve in the position for no more than two
consecutive years.
Section 2. The Secretary to the Commission will be the City Manager or his/her
designee.
Section 3. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the Office of the Chairperson or
Vice Chairperson, the vacancy shall be filled by an election held at the first regular meeting
after the occurrence of such vacancy. The person so elected shall serve the balance of the
term.
Section 4. Duties of Officers. The Chairperson performs the following duties:
(a) Presides at all meeting of the Commission.
(b) Appoints committee and chairpersons of committees as necessary.
(c) Signs correspondence on behalf of the Commission.
(d) Represents the Commission before the City Council.
(e) Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office.
In the event of the absence of the Chairperson or his/her ability to act, the Vice Chairperson
presides in the place of the Chairperson. In the event of the absence of or the inability to act of
both the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, the remaining members shall elect one of their
members to act as temporary Chairperson.
Section 5. The Committees. The Commission or Chairperson, upon direction of the
Commission, May appoint several of its members, but fewer than a -quorum, to serve as a
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Committee. On certain occasions, such as when a particular kind of expertise or public
representation is desirable, the Commissions may appoint non-members to the Committee.
Committees make recommendations directly to the Commission.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1. The Commission shall hold at regular meetings at least once per month
at a designated time and place, which shall be fixed and determined by the Commission and
entered upon its minutes. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public. Special
meetings of the Commission may be called by a majority of the members thereof, or by the
Chairperson thereof. Notice of any such special meeting shall be given as required by law.
Section 2. A majority of the voting members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum for the purpose of transacting business. The secretary shall keep minutes of all regular
and special meetings of the Commission, and these shall be sent to all members and
administrative officers in advance of the meeting in which they are to be approved.
Sect Section 3. Commissioners shall attend all regular and special Commission
meetings in person. Commissioners will not be permitted to use teleconference as an option to
attend any Commission meetings.
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION
Section 1. The Commission shall consider and make recommendations as it deems
necessary to the City Council and to City Staff in all matters pertaining to the operation and
maintenance of an effective, efficient, and adequate program of parks, recreation and
community services for the citizens of Dublin.
Such recommendations would include, but are not limited to the following:
(a) recommendations for the development, improvement and/or modification
of recreation of community services and facilities;
(b) future recreation and community service needs;
(c) conduct of persons using park and recreation facilities by the public; and
(d) annual review of the Parks and Community Services Strategic Plan.
Section 2. The Commission shall also accept and consider recommendations from
the Senior Center Advisory Committee and the Youth Advisory Committee, and forward the
recommendations to the City Council, as appropriate.
ARTICLE VIII
DUTIES OF COMMISSION TO BE ADVISORY ONLY
Section 1. It is intended that the Commission shall be an advisory body to the City
Council. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as a limitation on the power of the City
Council or the Administrative Staff of the City or any other agency in their supervision, or
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authority over property or personnel which are under their respective jurisdiction. Each
Commissioner is expected to serve the City and the residents of the City of Dublin with
professionalism and respect.
ARTICLE IX
STAFF ASSISTANCE
Section 1. The City Manager shall provide the Commission with such information
and Staff assistance as the Commission may, from time to time request, subject to the
limitations imposed by the City Council.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These Bylaws and Rules of Procedure may be amended in the same
manner as originally adopted.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. These Rules of Procedure shall be known as the Bylaws and Rules of
Procedure of the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee of the City of Dublin. A copy of
these Rules and amendments thereto, shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk for
examination by the public.
Section 2. These Rules and any amendments hereto shall be effective on the date
of the adoption hereof, and shall govern the meetings and activities of the Advisory Committee.
ARTICLE II
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Section 1. The Advisory Committee shall be composed of five (5) members. The
Mayor shall make all appointments to the Commission, with the approval of the City Council.
Section 2. Committee members may resign at any time by giving written notice to
the Mayor, City Clerk, and Senior Center Staff.
Section 3. One member of the Parks and Community Services Commission shall
serve as a liaison to the Advisory Committee.
ARTICLE III
TERM OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL
Section 1. Committee members shall be appointed for terms which run four (4)
years beginning in December of even numbered election years and ending in December of
even numbered election years. At the end of a Committee member's term, the Committee
member may be reappointed to the Committee in the same manner as the initial appointment.
Committee members shall be eligible to serve a maximum of eight (8) years with two (2) 4-year
terms.
Section 2. Any member of the Advisory Committee may be removed from office with
the approval of a majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of Senior Center
Advisory Committee Members shall be made only at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City
Council.
Section 3. Committee Members should endeavor tomust attend 75% of all regular
and special meetings of the Advisory Committee.in a 12 month period. The Secretary to the
Advisory Committee shall provide the Mayor with quarterly man-thly-attendance reports an-421-a
quarterly overview of attendance by Committee Mmembers. After the third absence from a
regularly scheduled Committee meeting within any twelve (12) month period, said Committee
Member's office shall be automatically declared vacant.The Secretary to the Advisory
Committee shall notify the - - -e"". -- •--• -- • - _ • - -- - -e' --_
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Committee,
Section 4. If a Committee member ceases to reside in the City of Dublin, said
Committee member's office shall be automatically declared vacant.
ARTICLE IV
VACANCIES
Section 1. Vacancies on the Advisory Committee occurring other than by expiration
of term shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original
appointment.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are
elected by the majority of the Advisory Committee for a 1-year term and hold office until their
successors are elected, or until their terms as members of the Advisory Committee expire.
The officers are elected at the first meeting of the Advisory Committee in January of each year.
Elections, whether regular or to fill vacancies shall be held only if a simple majority of the
Advisory Committee members are present. The Advisory Committee shall, unless no
Committee Members meet the criteria, elect Committee Members to the positions that have not
previously served in the position and that have not declined the appointment, with the intent that
no one should serve in the position for more than two consecutive years.
The secretary to the Advisory Committee will be the City Manager or his/her designee.
Section 2. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Vice
Chairperson, the vacancy shall be filled by an election held at the first regular meeting after
the occurrence of such vacancy. The person so elected shall serve the balance of the term.
Section 3. Duties of Officers. The Chairman performs the following duties:
(a) Presides at all meetings of the Advisory Committee.
(b) Appoints sub-committees and chairpersons of sub-committees as
necessary.
(c) Signs correspondence on behalf of the Advisory Committee.
(d) Represents the Advisory Committee before the Parks and Services
Commission and City Council, or designates a representative.
(e) Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office.
In the event of the absence of the Chairperson or his/her inability to act, the Vice-
Chairperson presides in place of the Chairperson. In the event of the absence of or the inability
to act of both the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson, the remaining members shall elect
one of their members to act as temporary Chairperson.
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Section 4. The Sub-Committees. The Advisory Committee or the Chairperson, upon
direction of the Advisory Committee, may appoint several of its members, but less than a
quorum, to serve as a Sub-Committee. On certain occasions, such as when a particular kind of
expertise or public representation is desirable, the Advisory Committee may appoint non-
members to the Sub-Committee. Sub-Committees make recommendations directly to the
Advisory Committee.
A Sub-Committee may not represent the Advisory Committee before the Parks and
Community Services Commission and the City Council or other bodies unless it has first
received the authorization of the Advisory Committee to do so.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1. The Advisory Committee shall hold regular meetings at least once per
month at a designated time and place, which shall be fixed and determined by the Advisory
Committee and entered upon its minutes. All meetings of the Advisory Committee shall be
open to the public. Special meetings of the Advisory Committee may be called by a majority of
the members thereof, or by the Chairperson thereof. Notice of any such special meeting shall
be given as required by law.
Section 2. A majority of the voting members of the Advisory Committee shall
constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. The secretary shall keep minutes
of all regular and special meetings of the Advisory Committee, and these shall be sent to all
members and administrative officers in advance of the meeting in which they are to be
approved.
Sect =Section 3. Advisory Committee Members shall attend all regular and special
Committee meetings in person. Committee Members will not be permitted to use
teleconferences as an option to attend Committee meetings.
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The Advisory CommitteeCommission shall consider and make
recommendations, as it deems necessary to the City Parks and Community Services
Commission, City Council, and City Staff in all matters pertaining to the operation and
maintenance of an effective, efficient, and adequate Senior Center for Dublin citizens. Such
recommendations would include, but are not limited to the following: recommendations for the
development, improvement and/or modification of senior services and facilities; future senior
needs; conduct of persons using the Senior Center; and rules for the use of the Senior Center
by the public.
ARTICLE VIII
DUTIES OF COMMITTEE TO BE ADVISORY ONLY
Section 1. It is intended that the Advisory Committee shall be an advisory body to
the Parks and Community Services Commission and City Council. Nothing herein contained
shall be construed as a limitation on the power of the City Council or the Administrative Staff of
the City or any other agency in their supervision, or authority over property or personnel which
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are under their respective jurisdictions. Each Committee Member is expected to serve the City
and the residents of the City of Dublin with professionalism and respect.
ARTICLE IX
STAFF ASSISTANCE
Section 1. The City Manager shall provide the Advisory Committee with such
information and Staff assistance as the Advisory Committee may, from time to time request,
subject to the limitations imposed by the City Council.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These Bylaws and Rules of Procedure may be amended in the same
manner as originally adopted.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. These Rules of Procedure shall be known as the Bylaws and Rules of
Procedure of the Youth Advisory Committee of the City of Dublin. A copy of these Rules and
amendments thereto, shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk for examination by the public.
Section 2. These Rules and any amendments hereto shall be effective on the date
of the adoption hereof, and shall govern the meetings and activities of the Advisory Committee.
ARTICLE II
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Section 1. The Youth Advisory Committee shall be composed of a minimum of nine
(9) and a maximum of thirteen (13) youth members and three (3) youth alternates. At least
three (3) of the Committee Members must be from middle school and six (6) from high school.
Additionally, there shall be four (4) non-voting adult members representing Dublin Police
Services, Dublin Unified School District, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, and the At-large
Community.
Section 2. Committee members may resign at any time by giving written notice to
the Mayor, City Clerk, and Parks and Community Services Director or his/her designee.
Section 3. One member of the Parks and Community Services Commission shall
serve as a non-voting member to the Advisory Committee.
ARTICLE III
TERM OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL
Section 1. Youth Advisory Committee Members shall serve a one (1) year term,
commencing June 1 and terminating on the following May 31 (or until their successors are
appointed). During the months of June through August, meetings will be held as necessary. At
the end of a Committee member's term, the Committee member may be reappointed to the
Advisory Committee in the same manner as the initial appointment. There shall be no limit to
the number of terms a Committee member may serve.
Section 2. Any member of the Advisory Committee members may be removed from
office with the approval of a majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of
Committee Members shall be made only at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
Section 3. Committee Members should endeavor to attend all regular and special
meetings of the Advisory Committee. The Secretary to the Advisory Committee shall provide
the Mayor with quarterly attendance reports by Committee members. After the third absence
from a regularly scheduled Committee meeting within any twelve (12) month period. said
Committee Member's office shall be automatically declared vacant. If a member of the
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Advisory Committee is absent from two (2) consecutive meetings or three (3) meetings during
the term without permission from said_4d Lisory Committee, or if a Committee member ceases
said Committee member's office shall be declared vacant. Additionally, if a Committee
Member is late by more than twenty (20) minutes to two meetings without permission from
said Advisory Committee, this shall constitute one absence.
Section Section 4. If a Committee Member ceases to reside in the City of Dublin, or
in the case of youth members, ceases to be enrolled in school, said Committee Member's office
shall be automatically declared vacant.
ARTICLE IV
VACANCIES
Section 1. Vacancies on the Youth Advisory Committee occurring other than by
expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by the alternates. In the
event that there are more than two vacancies on the Advisory Committee, vacancies shall be
filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are
elected by the majority of the Youth Advisory Committee for a one-year term and hold office
until their successors are elected, or until their terms as members of the Advisory Committee
expire. The officers are elected each year at the June meeting of the Advisory Committee.
Elections, whether regular or to fill vacancies shall be held only if a simple majority of the
Advisory Committee members are present. The Advisory Committee shall, unless no
Committee members meet the criteria, elect Committee members to the positions that have not
previously served in the position and that have not declined the appointment, with the intent that
no one should serve in the position for more than two (2) consecutive years.
The secretary to the Advisory Committee will be the City Manager or his/her designee.
Section 2. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Vice
Chairperson, the vacancy shall be filled by an election held at the first regular meeting after the
occurrence of such vacancy. The person so elected shall serve the balance of the term.
Section 3. Duties of Officers. The Chairman performs the following duties:
(a) Presides at all meetings of the Advisory Committee.
(b) Appoints sub-committees and chairpersons of sub-committees as
necessary.
(c) Signs correspondence on behalf of the Advisory Committee.
(d) Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office.
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(e) Serves the City Council and the residents of the City of Dublin with
professionalism and respect.
In the event of the absence of the Chairperson or his/her inability to act, the Vice-
Chairperson presides in place of the Chairperson. In the event of the absence of or the inability
to act of both the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson, the remaining members shall elect
one of their members to act as temporary Chairperson.
ARTICLE VI
SUB-COMMITTEES
Section 1. The Advisory Committee or the Chairperson, upon direction of the
Advisory Committee, may appoint several of its members, but fewer than a quorum, to serve as
a Sub-Committee. The Advisory Committee may appoint non-members to the Sub-Committee
in an effort to obtain additional public involvement as needed. Sub-Committees make
recommendations directly to the Advisory Committee.
Section 2. A Sub-Committee may not represent the Advisory Committee before the
Commission or Council or other bodies unless it has first received the authorization of the
Advisory Committee to do so.
ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS
Section 1. The Youth Advisory Committee shall hold regular meetings at least once
per month at a designated time and place, which shall be fixed and determined by the Advisory
Committee and entered upon its minutes. All meetings of the Advisory Committee shall be
open to the public. Special meetings of the Advisory Committee may be called by a majority of
the members thereof, or by the Chairperson thereof. Notice of any such special meeting shall
be given as required by law.
Section 2. A majority of the voting members of the Advisory Committee shall
constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. The secretary shall keep minutes
of all regular and special meetings of the Advisory Committee, and these shall be sent to all
members and administrative officers in advance of the meeting in which they are to be
approved.
Section-2-.Section 3. Committee Members shall attend all regular and special
Committee meetings in person. Committee Members will not be permitted to use
teleconference as an option to attend any Committee meetings.
ARTICLE VIII
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
Section 1. Provide input on youth services and programming to the Parks and
Community Services Commission, City Council and to City Staff.
Section 2. Address issues that affect youth in the community.
Section 3. Assist with the promotion and implementation of youth activities.
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Section 4. Generate an annual report on the progress of the Youth Advisory
Committee.
Additionally, Committee members are expected to attend all regular meeting and
subcommittee meetings as assigned; attend the activities planned and sponsored by the
Advisory Committee; and promote youth activities and provide support for successful
implementation of youth activities and programs.
ARTICLE IX
DUTIES OF COMMITTEE TO BE ADVISORY ONLY
Section 1. It is intended that the Youth Advisory Committee shall be an advisory
body to the Parks and Community Services Commission and City Council. Nothing herein
contained shall be construed as a limitation on the power of the City Council or the
Administrative Staff of the City or any other agency in their supervision, or authority over
property or personnel which are under their respective jurisdictions. Each Committee Member
is expected to serve the City and the residents of the City of Dublin with professionalism and
respect.
ARTICLE X
STAFF ASSISTANCE
Section 1. The City Manager shall provide the Youth Advisory Committee with such
information and Staff assistance as the Advisory Committee may, from time to time request,
subject to the limitations imposed by the City Council.
ARTICLE XI
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These Bylaws and Rules of Procedure may be amended in the same
manner as originally adopted.
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