Laserfiche WebLink
<br />system of balloting and individual interviews at this time. The development of an alternate system for <br />interviews may be explored as further changes to the BCC process are considered. <br /> <br />Also, in response to councilor comments and suggestions at the June 8 work session related to the <br />adequacy and effectiveness of the current application form, CMO and ISD staff are working together to <br />enhance the online application system to replace the supplemental questions with more résumé-type <br />information. These modifications to the online application should be operational by November 2009 <br />and the new information will be available for subsequent recruitments. Staff is also continuing to <br />expand recruitment, training, and support for advisory group members and potential volunteers, and will <br />provide updates to the Mayor and City Council in future months. <br /> <br /> <br />RELATED CITY POLICIES <br />This item relates to the City Council goals of Effective, Accountable Municipal Government: a <br />government that works openly, collaboratively, and fairly with the community to achieve measurable <br />and positive outcomes and a Safe Community: a community in which everyone feels safe, valued and <br />welcome. In addition, the council in 2007 adopted an action plan recommended by the Council <br />Committee on Race: Enhance outreach efforts to our communities of color to increase racial and ethnic <br />diversity on City boards and commissions. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br /> <br />The City Council may adopt, modify, or decline to adopt the proposed ordinance. <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />The City Manager recommends adoption of the proposed ordinance. <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br /> <br />Move to adopt an ordinance concerning Boards, Commissions and Committees; amending Section 2.013 <br />of the Eugene Code, 1971; and providing for an effective date. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br />A.Proposed Ordinance <br /> <br /> <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br /> <br />Staff Contact: Beth Forrest, Mayor and Council Support Manager <br />Telephone: 682-5882 <br />Staff E-Mail: beth.l.forrest@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />Staff Contact: Keli Osborn, CMO Division Manager <br />Telephone: 682-5406 <br />Staff E-Mail: keli.m.osborn@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br /> Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090928\S0909283.doc <br />