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Agenda Item 4.10
DATE:February 2, 2021
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:Resolution Amending Bylaws and Rules of Procedure of the Human Services
Commission, Parks and Community Services Commission, Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee, and Youth
Advisory Committee
Prepared by: Colleen Tribby, Assistant City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider amending the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure to update language for
the Human Services Commission, Parks and Community Services Commission, Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee, to
address timing of the selection of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, meeting frequency, and
other non-substantive changes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Amending and Restating the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Human
Services Commission, Parks and Community Services Commission, Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee, the Youth Advisory Committee, and Rescinding
Resolutions 101-20 and 19-16.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Background
At its October 6, 2020 meeting, the City Council approved Resolution 101-20 amending the Terms
of Office section of the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure of the Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission (HCAC), Human Services Commission (HSC), Parks and Community Services
Commission (PCSC) and Senior Center Advisory Commission (SCAC). The approved changes
clarified that commission/committee terms would begin in January following an even-numbered
election year. This gives time for the new Mayor and Councilmembers to be sworn in at the second
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City Council meeting in December, if the certification of the election does not happen prior to the
first City Council meeting in December, and for the City Council to then make appointments to
commissions/committees at its January meeting.
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) bylaws were not amended with the Staff Report in October;
that document was last revised in February 2016 by Resolution 19-16.
New Changes Recommended
In preparation for terms beginning 2021, Staff completed another review of the collective bylaws
and has updated Article V, Section 1 to reflect that the selections of Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson for these bodies will occur at the “first meeting of each year” rather than specifically
at the first meeting in January.
Further, Article VI, Section 1 has been updated in the PCSC, HCAC, and SCAC to replace the
requirement to meet monthly with the charge to “endeavor to hold at least one meeting per
month”. This will formally allow for cancellations in the case that there is no business to conduct
in a particular month.
All other changes (other than minor corrections such as for capitalization) are described below.
The updated bylaws for each commission/committee are provided as Exhibits A-E (Attachments 2
- 6) to the Resolution (Attachment 1). A redlined version of the bylaws is provided as Attachment
7.
Human Services Commission (HSC)
Staff revisited the general responsibilities of the Commission and realigned the meeting calendar
to reflect the tasks. As such, Article VI, Section 1 has been updated to reflect that the frequency of
regular meetings will be “at least three times per year” (in January, March, and November) rather
than quarterly.
Parks and Community Services Commission (PCSC)
Article II, Section 1 was updated to include that the high school representative on the Commission
must reside in Dublin and be enrolled in a Dublin school.
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission (HCAC)
Article II, Section 2 regarding the method of appointment has been updated to reflect the
dissolution of the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation, and the addition of “Dublin-based arts
organizations”, giving the Mayor and City Council a broader pool of potential appointees who have
involvement and experience in artistic and cultural activities.
Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
Article II, Section I, has been updated to include language about alternates, making it consistent
with the other governing bodies. Additionally, Staff revisited the general responsibilities of the
YAC and removed the inclusion of adult non-voting members residing on the committee. Article II,
Section 3 was updated to clarify that the student representative on the Parks and Community
Services Commission shall serve as a non-voting member of the YAC.
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Article III, Section 1 was updated to state that during the months of July and August, meetings
would be held as necessary, making June a regularly scheduled meeting to allow for Elections and
Onboarding Training (Article VII, Section 1, was updated to reflect the same change).
Article IV, Section 1 was updated so that the vacancies verbiage was consistent with the Bylaws
and Rules of procedure of the other boards and commissions.
Article V, Section 3e, was updated to include the additional duty of the Chairperson to represent
the YAC at City Council meetings when necessary.
Article VIII, Sections 3 and 4 were updated to maintain consistency with the Bylaws and Rules and
procedures of the other boards and commissions.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The amended Bylaws and Rules of Procedure were distributed to the City Commissions and
Committees included in this Staff Report, and the City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1)Resolution Amending and Restating the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Human Services
Commission, Parks and Community Services Commission, Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee, the Youth Advisory Committee, and
Rescinding Resolutions 101-20 and 19-16
2)Exhibit A to the Resolution - Human Services Commission
3)Exhibit B to the Resolution - Parks and Community Services Commission
4)Exhibit C to the Resolution - Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
5)Exhibit D to the Resolution - Senior Center Advisory Committee
6)Exhibit E to the Resolution - Youth Advisory Committee
7)Bylaws and Rules of Procedure (Redlined)
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. xx-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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AMENDING AND RESTATING THE BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION,
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION, SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY
COMMITTEE, AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS
101-20 and 19-16
WHEREAS,the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Human Services Commission
were adopted by Resolution 142-13 and amended by Resolutions 15-16 and 101-20; and
WHEREAS,the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Parks and Community
Services Commission were adopted by Resolution 57-83 and amended by Resolutions 137-
88, 135-90, 129-92, 137-92, 93-94, 130-98, 178-02, 160-08, 123-09, 16-16, and 101-20; and
WHEREAS,the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission were adopted by Resolution 132-99 and amended by Resolutions 219-02, 161-
08, 124-09, 17-16, and 101-20; and
WHEREAS,the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Senior Center Advisory
Committee were adopted by Resolution 48-92 and amended by Resolutions 130-02, 138-92,
213-03, 162-08, 125-09, 18-16, and 101-20; and
WHEREAS,the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Youth Advisory Committee
were adopted by Resolution 7-98 and amended by Resolutions 77-00, 159-08, 126-09, and
19-16; and
WHEREAS,it is necessary to periodically review the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
to ensure that they are still reflective of the Commission’s charge and to make minor
clarifications if deemed necessary; and
WHEREAS,the Human Services Commission, Parks and Community Services
Commission, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee,
and Youth Advisory Committee have been notified of the recommended changes to the
bylaws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council hereby adopts the
amended and restated Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Human Services Commission,
Parks and Community Services Commission, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission, Senior
Center Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee as attached hereto as Exhibits
A – E.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provisions contained in Resolutions 101-20 and
19-16 are hereby rescinded.
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Attachment 1
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February 2021 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBLIN
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
Exhibit A
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 theCommission.
ARTICLE II
COMMISSION COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Section 1.The Human Services Commission shall be composed of five members
(“members” or “Commissioners”) and two alternate members (“alternates” or “Alternate
Commissioners”). One alternate shall be designated as first alternate or “A1.” The other
alternate shall be designated as second alternate or “A2.”
Section 2.The Mayor shall make all appointments to the Commission, with the approval
of the City Council.
Section 3.Commission members and alternates 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 years.
Alternates shall be appointed for a term of two years. Terms shall begin in January following
even-numbered election years and end in December of an even-numbered election year (or
until successors are appointed). At the end of a Commissioner member's or alternate’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 years with two
four-year terms. No term limit shall apply to alternates.
Section 2. Any member or alternate of the Commission may be removed from office
with the approval of a majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of Commissioners
and Alternate Commissioners shall be made only at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City
Council.
Section 3.Commission members and alternates should endeavor to attend all regular
and special meetings of the Commission. The Secretary to the Commission shall provide the
Mayor with quarterly reports of Commissioners and Alternate Commissioners attendance. After
the third absence from a regularly scheduled Commission meeting within any 12-month period,
said Commission member’s or alternate’s office shall be automatically declared vacant.
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Section 4.If a Commission member or alternate ceases to reside in the City of Dublin,
said Commissioner’s or Alternate 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. In the event of a Commission vacancy, alternates will be considered without
submitting a new application unless alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does not want to
be considered for appointment to the vacancy.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Commission shall elect, by majority vote,
a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson at the first meeting of each year. 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. Alternates are not eligible to serve as
Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. The secretary to the Commission will be the City Manager or
his/herdesignee.
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 Chairperson performs the following duties:
(a)Presides at all meetings of the Commission.
(b)Appoints committee members and chairpersons of committees as necessary.
(c)Signs correspondence on behalf of theCommission.
(d)Represents the Commission before the CityCouncil.
(e)Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office.
Section 4. 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 a 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 three times per year,
in January, March, and November 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 bylaw.
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 3.Commissioners and Alternate 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.
Section 2.A majority vote of voting members is required to take action.
Section 3.Alternates shall participate in all Commission matters except that alternates
shall vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Commission. In
such event, the first alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the first
occurring absence or vacancy. The second alternate shall participate as a voting member for
the duration of the second occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration of the first occurring
absence or vacancy if the first alternate is vacant orabsent.
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 and Alternate 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
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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
Exhibit B
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 theCommission.
ARTICLE II
COMMISSION COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Section 1. The Parks and Community Services Commission shall be composed of six
members (“members or Commissioners”) and two alternate members (“alternates” or “Alternate
Commissioners”). One member shall be a high school student residing in the City of Dublin or
enrolled in a Dublin school. One alternate shall be designated as first alternate or “A1.” The
other alternate shall be designated as second alternate or “A2.”
Section 2.The Mayor shall make all appointments to the Commission, with the approval
of the City Council.
Section 3.Commission members and alternates 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 years.
Alternates shall be appointed for a term of two years. Terms shall begin in January following
even-numbered election years and end in December of an even-numbered election year (or
until successors are appointed). At the end of a Commissioner member’s or alternate’s term, the
Commission member or alternate 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
years with two four-year terms. No term limit shall apply to alternates.
Section 2. The term of the student member shall be for one year, commencing July 1st
and terminating on the following June 30
th.
Section 3. Any member or alternate 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 CityCouncil.
Section 4.Commission members and alternates should endeavor to attend all regular
and special meetings of the Commission. The Secretary to the Commission shall provide the
Mayor with quarterly reports on Commissioners and Alternate
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Commissioners attendance. After the third absence from a regularly scheduled Commission
meeting within any 12-month period, said Commission member’s or alternate’s office shall be
automatically declared vacant.
Section 5.If a Commission member or alternate 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. In the event of a Commission vacancy, alternates will be considered without
submitting a new application unless alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does not want to
be considered for appointment to the vacancy.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Commission shall elect, by majority
vote, a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson at the first meeting of each year. 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. Alternates are not eligible to serve
as Chairperson or ViceChairperson.
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 theterm.
Section 4.Duties of Officers. The Chairperson performs the following duties:
(a)Presides at all meeting of the Commission.
(b)Appoints committee members and chairpersons of committees as necessary.
(c)Signs correspondence on behalf of theCommission.
(d)Represents the Commission before the CityCouncil.
(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.
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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
committee. On certain occasions, such as when a particular kind of expertise or public
representation is desirable, the Commissions may appoint non-members to a committee.
Committees make recommendations directly to the Commission.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1. The Commission shall hold at regular meetings at a designated time and
place, which shall be fixed and determined by the Commission and entered upon its minutes.
The Commission shall endeavor to hold at least one meeting per month. 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 bylaw.
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 beapproved.
Section 3.Commissioners and Alternate 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.
Section 3.A majority vote of voting members is required to take action.
Section 4.Alternates shall participate in all Commission matters except that alternates
shall vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Commission. In
such event, the first alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the
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first occurring absence or vacancy. The second alternate shall participate as a voting member
for the duration of the second occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration of the first
occurring absence or vacancy if the first alternate is vacant orabsent.
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 jurisdiction. Each
Commissioner and Alternate 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
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
Exhibit C
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 theCommission.
ARTICLE II
COMMISSION COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Section 1.The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission shall be composed of seven members
(“members or “Commissioners”) and one alternate member (“alternate” or “Alternate
Commissioner”).
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 and Dublin Historical Preservation Association and Dublin-based (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 and alternate 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 years.
Alternates shall be appointed for a term of two years. Terms shall begin in January following
even-numbered election years and end in December of an even-numbered election year (or
until successors are appointed). At the end of a Commission member's or alternate’s term, the
Commission member or alternate 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
years with two four-year terms. No term limit shall apply to alternate.
Section 2. Any member or alternate of the Commission may be removed from office
with the approval of a majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of Commissioners
and Alternate Commissioners shall be made only at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City
Council.
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Section 3.Commission members and alternates should endeavor to attend all regular
and special meetings of the Commission. The Secretary to the Commission shall provide the
Mayor with quarterly reports on attendance. After the third absence from a regularly scheduled
Commission meeting within any 12-month period, said Commissioner’s or Alternate
Commissioner’s office shall be automatically declared vacant.
Section 4.If a Commission member or alternate ceases to reside in the City of Dublin,
said Commissioner’s or Alternate 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. In the event of a Commission vacancy, the alternate will be considered without
submitting a new application unless the alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does not want
to be considered for appointment to the vacancy.
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 one-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 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 one should serve in the position for two consecutive years.
Alternates are not eligible to serve as Chairperson or ViceChairperson.
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 Chairperson performs the following duties.
(a)Presides at all meetings of the Commission.
(b)Appoints committee members and chairpersons of committees as necessary.
(c)Signs correspondence on behalf of theCommission.
(d)Represents the Commission before the CityCouncil.
(e)Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office.
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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.
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 a committee.
Committees make recommendations directly to the Commission.
A Committee may not represent the Commission before the City 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 a designated time and place
which shall be fixed and determined by the Commission and entered upon its minutes. The
Commission shall endeavor to hold at least one meeting per month. 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 3.Commissioners and Alternate 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 and 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, or conduct of
persons using history facilities; and rules for the use of the Heritage Park and 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
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Center, Heritage Park and Museums, and Public Art venues; and recommendations for policies
on art, cultural activities, and facilities.
Section 2. A majority vote of voting members is required to take action.
Section 3.Alternates shall participate in all Commission matters except alternates shall
vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Commission. In such
event, the alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the absence or
vacancy.
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 and
Alternate 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
Exhibit D
ARTICLE I
GENERAL ROVISIONS
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 AdvisoryCommittee.
ARTICLE II
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Section 1.The Advisory Committee shall be composed of five members (“members” or
“Committee Members”) and two alternate members (“alternates” or “Alternate Committee
Members”). One alternate shall be designated as first alternate or “A1.” The other alternate
shall be designated as second alternate or “A2.” The Mayor shall make all appointments to the
Commission, with the approval of the CityCouncil.
Section 2.Committee members and alternates may resign at any time 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 years.
Alternates shall be appointed for a term of two years. Terms shall begin in January following
even-numbered election years and end in December of an even-numbered election year (or
until successors are appointed). At the end of a Committee member's or alternate’s term, the
Committee member or alternate 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
years with two four-year terms. No term limit shall apply to alternates.
Section 2. Any member or alternate of the Advisory Committee may be removed from
office with the approval of a majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of Advisory
Committee Members and Alternate Committee Members shall be made only at a regularly
scheduled meeting of the City Council.
Section 3.Committee Members and Alternate 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 reports on Committee Members
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and Alternate Committee Members attendance. After the third absence from a regularly
scheduled Committee meeting within any 12-month period, said Committee Member’s or
Alternate Committee Member’s office shall be automatically declared vacant.
Section 4.If a Committee Member or alternate ceases to reside in the City of Dublin,
said Committee Member’s or alternate’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. In the event of a Commission vacancy, alternates will be considered without
submitting a new application unless alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does not want to
be considered for appointment to the vacancy.
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 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 at the first meeting of the Advisory Committee 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. Alternates
are not eligible to serve as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson.
Section 2.The secretary to the Advisory Committee 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 Chairperson performs the following duties:
(a)Presides at all meetings of the Advisory Committee.
necessary.
(b)Appoints sub-committees and chairpersons of sub-committees as
(c)Signs correspondence on behalf of the Advisory Committee.
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(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.
Section 5.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 a designated time and
place, which shall be fixed and determined by the Advisory Committee and entered upon its
minutes. The Advisory Committee shall endeavor to hold at least one meeting per month. 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 3.Advisory Committee Members and Alternate 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 Committeemeetings.
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
Section 1.The Advisory Committee 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. A majority vote of voting members is
required to take action.
Section 2.Alternates shall participate in all Committee matters except that alternates
shall vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Committee. In
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such event, the first alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the first
occurring absence or vacancy. The second alternate shall participate as a voting member for the
duration of the second occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration of the first occurring
absence or vacancy if the first alternate is vacant or absent.
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 are under
their respective jurisdictions. Each Committee Member and Alternate Committee Members 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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EXHIBIT E
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
and a maximum of 13 youth members (“members” or “Committee Members”) and three youth
alternates (“alternates” or Alternate Committee Members”). At least three of the Committee
Members must be from middle school and six from high school.
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. The youth student representative serving on 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-year term,
commencing June 1 and terminating on the following May 31 (or until their successors are
appointed). During the months of July and 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, as long as they remain enrolled in middle or
high school.
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 Committee Members
shall be made only at a regularly scheduled meeting of the CityCouncil.
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 reports of Committee Members and Alternate Committee Members
attendance. 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. Additionally, if a Committee Member is late by more than 20 minutes to two meetings
CITY OF DUBLIN
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
Attachment 6
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without permission from said Advisory Committee, this shall constitute one absence.
Section 4. If a Committee Member ceases to reside in the City of Dublin or ceases to
be enrolled in middle or high 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 without
submitting a new application unless alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does not want to
be considered for appointment to the vacancy.In the event that there are more than three
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 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 Chairperson 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.
(e)Serves the City Council and the residents of the City of Dublin with
professionalism and respect.
(f)Represents the Advisory Committee before the City Council.
In the event of the absence of the Chairperson or his/her inability to act, the Vice Chairperson
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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 a 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 City
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, with the exception of the July and August meetings, to
be held as necessary. 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 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, address issues that affect
youth in the community, assist with the promotion and implementation of youth activities,
generate an annual report on the progress of the Youth Advisory Committee.
Section 2.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.
Section 3.A majority vote of voting members is required to take action.
Section 4.Alternates shall participate in all Commission matters except that alternates
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shall vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Commission. In
such event, the first alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the first
occurring absence or vacancy. The second alternate shall participate as a voting member for
the duration of the second occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration of the first occurring
absence or vacancy if the first alternate is vacant or absent. The third alternate shall participate
as a voting member for the duration of the third occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration
of the second occurring absence or vacancy if the second alternate is vacant or absent.
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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CITY OF DUBLIN
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
Exhibit A
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
(“members” or “Commissioners”) and two (2) alternate members (“alternates” or “Alternate
Commissioners”). One alternate shall be designated as first alternate or “A1.” The other
alternate shall be designated as second alternate or “A2.”
Section 2. The Mayor shall make all appointments to the Commission, with the approval
of the City Council.
Section 3. Commission members and alternates 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.
Alternates shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. Terms shall begin in January following
even-numbered election years and end in December of an even-numbered election year (or
until successors are appointed). At the end of a Commissioner member's or alternate’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 four(2) 4-year terms. No term limit shall apply to alternates.
Section 2. Any member or alternate of the Commission may be removed from office
with the approval of a majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of Commissioners
and Alternate Commissioners shall be made only at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City
Council.
Section 3. Commission members and alternates should endeavor to attend all regular
and special meetings of the Commission. The Secretary to the Commission shall provide the
Mayor with quarterly attendance reports ofby Commissioners and Alternate Commissioners
attendance. After the third absence from a regularly scheduled Commission meeting within any
12-twelve (12) month period, said Commission member’s or alternate’s office shall be
automatically declared vacant.
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Section 4. If a Commission member or alternate ceases to reside in the City of Dublin,
said Commissioner’s or Alternate 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. In the event of a Commission vacancy, alternates will be considered without
submitting a new application unless alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does not want to
be considered for appointment to the vacancy.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Commission shall elect, by majority vote,
a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson at the first meeting in January of each year. 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. Alternates are not
eligible to serve as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. 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 Chairpersonman performs the following duties:
(a) Presides at all meetings of the Commission.
(b) Appoints committee members 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 4. 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 a 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 three times per year,
in January, March, and November 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.
Section 3. Commissioners and Alternate 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.
Section 2. A majority vote of voting members is required to take action.
Section 3. Alternates shall participate in all Commission matters except that alternates
shall vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Commission. In
such event, the first alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the first
occurring absence or vacancy. The second alternate shall participate as a voting member for
the duration of the second occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration of the first occurring
absence or vacancy if the first alternate is vacant or absent.
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 and Alternate 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.
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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
Exhibit B
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 (“members or Commissioners”) and two (2) alternate members (“alternates” or
“Alternate Commissioners”). One member shall be a high school student residing in the City of
Dublin or enrolled in a Dublin school. One alternate shall be designated as first alternate or “A1.”
The other alternate shall be designated as second alternate or “A2.”
Section 2. The Mayor shall make all appointments to the Commission, with the approval
of the City Council.
Section 3. Commission members and alternates 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.
Alternates shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. Terms shall begin in January following
even-numbered election years and end in December of an even-numbered election year (or
until successors are appointed). At the end of a Commissioner member’s or alternate’s term, the
Commission member or alternate 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 four-year terms. No term limit shall apply to alternates.
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 or alternate 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 and alternates should endeavor to attend all regular
and special meetings of the Commission. The Secretary to the Commission shall provide the
Mayor with quarterly attendance reports onby Commissioners and Alternate
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Commissioners attendance. After the third absence from a regularly scheduled Commission
meeting within any twelve 12 month period, said Commission member’s or alternate’s office shall
be automatically declared vacant.
Section 5. If a Commission member or alternate 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. In the event of a Commission vacancy, alternates will be considered without
submitting a new application unless alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does no t want to
be considered for appointment to the vacancy.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Commission shall elect, by majority
vote, 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 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. Alternates are not eligible to serve as
Chairperson or Vice Chairperson.
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 members 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.
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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
cCommittee. On certain occasions, such as when a particular kind of expertise or public
representation is desirable, the Commissions may appoint non-members to a cthe 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. The Commission shall endeavor to hold at least one meeting per
month. 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 3. Commissioners and Alternate 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.
Section 3. A majority vote of voting members is required to take action.
Section 4. Alternates shall participate in all Commission matters except that alternates
shall vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Commission. In
such event, the first alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the
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first occurring absence or vacancy. The second alternate shall participate as a voting member
for the duration of the second occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration of the first
occurring absence or vacancy if the first alternate is vacant or absent.
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 jurisdiction. Each
Commissioner and Alternate 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
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
Exhibit C
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 (“members or “Commissioners”) and one (1) alternate member
(“alternate” or “Alternate Commissioner”).
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
and Dublin-based (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 and alternate 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.
Alternates shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. Terms shall begin in January following
even-numbered election years and end in December of an even-numbered election year (or
until successors are appointed). At the end of a Commissioner member's or alternate’s term, the
Commission member or alternate 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 four(2) 4-year terms. No term limit shall apply to alternate.
Section 2. Any member or alternate of the Commission may be removed from office
with the approval of a majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of Commissioners
and Alternate Commissioners shall be made only at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City
Council.
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Section 3. Commission members and alternates should endeavor to attend all regular
and special meetings of the Commission. The Secretary to the Commission shall provide the
Mayor with quarterly attendance reports on by Commissioners and Alternate
Commissionerattendance. After the third absence from a regularly scheduled Commission
meeting within any twelve (12)12-month period, said Commissioner’s or Alternate
Commissioner’s office shall be automatically declared vacant.
Section 4. If a Commission member or alternate ceases to reside in the City of Dublin,
said Commissioner’s or Alternate 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. In the event of a Commission vacancy, the alternates will be considered without
submitting a new application unless the alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does not want
to be considered for appointment to the vacancy.
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 one1-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 one should serve in the position for two
consecutive years. Alternates areis not eligible to serve as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson.
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 Chairpersonman performs the following duties.
(a)Presides at all meetings of the Commission.
(b)Appoints ccommittee members and chairpersons of ccommittees 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.
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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.
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 athe committee.
Committees make recommendations directly to the Commission.
A Committee may not represent the Commission before the City 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 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. The Commission shall endeavor to hold at least one meeting per
month. 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 3. Commissioners and Alternate 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 and& 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, or conduct of
persons using history facilities; and rules for the use of the Heritage Park and& 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
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Center, Heritage Park and& Museums, and Public Art vVenues; and recommendations for
policies on art, cultural activities, and facilities.
Section 2. A majority vote of voting members is required to take action.
Section 3. Alternates shall participate in all Commission matters except alternates shall
vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Commission. In such
event, the alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the absence or
vacancy.
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 and
Alternate 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
Exhibit D
ARTICLE I
GENERAL ROVISIONS
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
(“members” or “Committee Members”) and two (2) alternate members (“alternates” or
“Alternate Committee Members”). One alternate shall be designated as first alternate or “A1.”
The other alternate shall be designated as second alternate or “A2.” The Mayor shall make all
appointments to the Commission, with the approval of the City Council.
Section 2. Committee members and alternates may resign at any time 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.
Alternates shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. Terms shall begin in January
following even-numbered election years and end in December of an even-numbered election
year (or until successors are appointed). At the end of a Committee membe r's or alternate’s
term, the Committee member or alternate 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) 4four-year terms. No term limit shall apply to alternates.
Section 2. Any member or alternate 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 and Alternate Committee Members shall be made only
at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
Section 3. Committee Members and Alternate 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 reports on attendance reports by
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Committee Members and Alternate Committee Members attendance. After the third absence
from a regularly scheduled Committee meeting within any 12-twelve (12) month period, said
Committee Member’s or Alternate Committee Member’s office shall be automatically declare d
vacant.
Section 4. If a Committee Mmember or alternate ceases to reside in the City of Dublin,
said Committee Mmember’s or alternate’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. In the event of a Commission vacancy, alternates will be considered without
submitting a new application unless alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does not want to
be considered for appointment to the vacancy.
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 one1-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 Mmembers 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 . Alternates
are not eligible to serve as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson.
Section 2. The secretary to the Advisory Committee 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 Chairpersonman performs the following duties:
(a) Presides at all meetings of the Advisory Committee.
necessary.
(b) Appoints sub-committees and chairpersons of sub-committees as
(c) Signs correspondence on behalf of the Advisory Committee.
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(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.
Section 5. 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. The Advisory Committee shall endeavor to hold at least one
meeting per month. 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 3. Advisory Committee MMembers and Alternate Committee MMembers 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 Committee 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. A majority vote of voting members is
required to take action.
Section 2. Alternates shall participate in all Committee matters except that alternates
shall vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Committee. In
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such event, the first alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the first
occurring absence or vacancy. The second alternate shall participate as a voting member for the
duration of the second occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration of the first occurring
absence or vacancy if the first alternate is vacant or absent.
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 are under
their respective jurisdictions. Each Committee Member and Alternate Committee Members 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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EXHIBIT E
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 (“members” or “Committee Members”) and
three (3) youth alternates (“alternates” or Alternate Committee Members”). 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 M 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. The youth student representative serving on the 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 July and June through August, meetings will be held as
necessary. At the end of a Committee Mmember's term, the Committee Mmember 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 a Committee Mmember may serve, as long as
they remain enrolled in middle or high school.
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 reports of attendance reports by Committee Mmembers and Alternate
CITY OF DUBLIN
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
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Committee Members attendance. 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. 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 4. If a Committee Member ceases to reside in the City of Dublin, or in the case
of youth members, or 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. without
submitting a new application unless alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does not want to be
considered for appointment to the vacancy. In the event that there are more than threewo
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 Mmembers are present. The Advisory Committee shall, unless no Committee
Mmembers meet the criteria, elect Committee Mmembers 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 Chairpersonman 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.
(e)Serves the City Council and the residents of the City of Dublin with
professionalism and respect.
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(e)(f) Represents the Advisory Committee before the City Council.
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 sSub-
cCommittee. The Advisory Committee may appoint non-members to a sthe Sub-cCommittee in
an effort to obtain additional public involvement as needed. Sub-cCommittees make
recommendations directly to the Advisory Committee.
Section 2. A sSub-cCommittee may not represent the Advisory Committee before the
Commission or City 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, with the exception of the July and August meetings , to
be held as necessary. 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 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, address issues that affect
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youth in the community, assist with the promotion and implementation of youth activities,
generate an annual report on the progress of the Youth Advisory Committee.
Section 2. Address issues that affect youth in the community.
Section 3. Assist with the promotion and implementation of youth activities.
Section 4. Generate an annual report on the progress of the Youth Advisory
Committee.
Additionally,Section 2. 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.
Section 3. A majority vote of voting members is required to take action.
Section 4. Alternates shall participate in all Commission matters except that alternates
shall vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Commission. In
such event, the first alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the first
occurring absence or vacancy. The second alternate shall participate as a voting member for
the duration of the second occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration of the first occurring
absence or vacancy if the first alternate is vacant or absent. The third alternate shall participate
as a voting member for the duration of the third occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration
of the second occurring absence or vacancy if the second alternate is vacant or absent.
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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February 2, 2021
SB 343
Senate Bill 343 mandates supplemental materials
that have been received by the City Clerk’s office that
relate to an agenda item after the agenda packets
have been distributed to the City Council be available
to the public.
The attached documents were received in the City
Clerk’s office after distribution of the February 2,
2021, Regular City Council meeting agenda packet.
Item 4.10
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 2, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Item 4.10: Resolution Amending Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for City
Commissions and Committees
The February 2, 2021 City Council meeting includes an item updating the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
for the Human Services Commission, Parks and Community Services Commission, Heritage and Cultural
Arts Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee. The amendments
are primarily to clarify the timing of the appointment of officers, allow for flexibility in meeting
frequency, and make other non-substantive corrections.
After the agenda was posted, Staff identified the need to make a slight revision to the proposed bylaws
of the Parks and Community Services Commission (PCSC), related to the requirement that the student
member be both a resident of Dublin and be enrolled in a Dublin school. It is Staff’s intention that for
appointment as the student member of the PCSC, priority is given to residents regardless of the location
of their schools, in providing input on park facilities and recreation programming.
Therefore, the PCSC bylaws have been updated to remove the requirement that the student member be
enrolled in a Dublin school. A redlined version of the document (Exhibit B to the Resolution) is attached
hereto, reflecting this change.
CITY OF DUBLIN
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
Exhibit B
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
members (“members or Commissioners”) and two alternate members (“alternates” or “Alternate
Commissioners”). One member shall be a high school student residing in the City of Dublin or
enrolled in a Dublin school. One alternate shall be designated as first alternate or “A1.” The
other alternate shall be designated as second alternate or “A2.”
Section 2. The Mayor shall make all appointments to the Commission, with the approval
of the City Council.
Section 3. Commission members and alternates 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 years.
Alternates shall be appointed for a term of two years. Terms shall begin in January following
even-numbered election years and end in December of an even-numbered election year (or
until successors are appointed). At the end of a Commissioner member’s or alternate’s term, the
Commission member or alternate 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
years with two four-year terms. No term limit shall apply to alternates.
Section 2. The term of the student member shall be for one year, commencing July 1st
and terminating on the following June 30th.
Section 3. Any member or alternate 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 and alternates should endeavor to attend all regular
and special meetings of the Commission. The Secretary to the Commission shall provide the
Mayor with quarterly reports on Commissioners and Alternate
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Commissioners attendance. After the third absence from a regularly scheduled Commission
meeting within any 12-month period, said Commission member’s or alternate’s office shall be
automatically declared vacant.
Section 5. If a Commission member or alternate 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. In the event of a Commission vacancy, alternates will be considered without
submitting a new application unless alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does not want to
be considered for appointment to the vacancy.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Commission shall elect, by majority
vote, a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson at the first meeting of each year. 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. Alternates are not eligible to serve
as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson.
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 members 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
committee. On certain occasions, such as when a particular kind of expertise or public
representation is desirable, the Commissions may appoint non-members to a committee.
Committees make recommendations directly to the Commission.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1. The Commission shall hold at regular meetings at a designated time and
place, which shall be fixed and determined by the Commission and entered upon its minutes.
The Commission shall endeavor to hold at least one meeting per month. 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 3. Commissioners and Alternate 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.
Section 3. A majority vote of voting members is required to take action.
Section 4. Alternates shall participate in all Commission matters except that alternates
shall vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Commission. In
such event, the first alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the
first occurring absence or vacancy. The second alternate shall participate as a voting member
for the duration of the second occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration of the first
occurring absence or vacancy if the first alternate is vacant or absent.
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 jurisdiction. Each
Commissioner and Alternate 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.