Item 2C: Appointment to Lane Regional Air Protection Agency

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Appointment to Lane Regional Air Protection Agency Meeting Date: January 25, 2010 Agenda Item Number: 2C Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Beth Forrest www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5882 ISSUE STATEMENT This is an action item to appoint a Eugene representative to the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) Board of Directors. BACKGROUND Interim appointments are made, when needed, to various boards, committees, and commissions outside the regular annual recruitment process. A vacancy on the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency board was created when Kit Kirkpatrick resigned her position in fall 2009. A mid-term recruitment that was subsequently conducted and publicized by LRAPA and City Manager’s Office staff resulted in two applications being submitted. The Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority sets and adopts policy for operation and makes recommendations on issues directly related to air quality in Lane County. The City of Eugene has four positions: one elected official and three citizen at-large positions. Citizen members serve three-year terms; the elected official appointment is made each year. The Mayor nominates and the council appoints the at-large citizens. Both candidates who submitted applications were interviewed by the Mayor on January 13, 2010. RELATED CITY POLICIES No policy issues are related directly to this action. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council can vote to approve the nominee; it can also request additional information or background on the applicant and delay the vote, or reject it entirely. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends approval of the proposed nomination. Z:\CMO\2010 Council Agendas\M100125\S1001252C.doc