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STAFF REPORT
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE: February 1, 2018
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:
Lisa McPherson, Recreation Manager
SUBJECT:
Election of Officers
Prepared by: Tyler Phillips, Recreation Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Advisory Committee will conduct elections for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct elections for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Annually, Senior Advisory Committee Members elect a Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson. Committee Members interested in running for Chairperson or Vice
Chairperson will be asked to share a, two-minute or less, personal statement explaining
to the Committee why they should be elected as the n ext Chairperson or Vice
Chairperson. Afterwards, Staff will call for nominations, and nominations will be voted
on by each Committee Member.
The Bylaws for the Senior Center Advisory Committee state:
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
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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 regu lar 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 o f 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.
Additionally, Committee Members are expected to attend all regular meetings and
subcommittee meetings as assigned, attend the activities planned and sponsored by
the Advisory Committee, and promote senior activities and provide support for
successful implementation of senior activities and programs.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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