HomeMy WebLinkAboutWS Item 2 - Board and Commission Appointment ProcessMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERSOF COUNCIL
FROM: • RUMBELOW,MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 15, 2014
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP — BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
PROCESS
The 2014-15 board and commission appointment process was postponed this year until
the newly elected Council Member had taken office. During the Workshop on July 1, the
City Council discussed the process of appointing members to the various boards and
commissions.
CURRENT PROCESS
• Advertise vacancies
• Notify incumbents of expiring terms
• Accept applications for vacant positions
• Interview new applicants
■ 3 Council Member panels
➢ Leisure Group: Building Board of Appeals, Convention & Visitors
Bureau Advisory Board, Golf Advisory Board, Heritage Foundation,
Historic Preservation Commission, Parks & Recreation Board
➢ Zoning Group: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Zoning
Adjustment, Library Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Senior
Citizens Advisory Board
® Council Liaison presents panel's appointment recommendations
® Council makes appointments
The Council discussed having the entire Council conduct the interviews using
predetermined interview questions. Since the last meeting, Council Members submitted
potential interview questions for use in developing the interview questionnaire.
2014-15 PROCESS
o Council determines interview questions
o New applicants submit interview questionnaire
o Schedule Council meeting for interviews
o Council conducts interviews and discusses appointments
o Council makes appointments
With direction from Council, Staff will prepare an interview questionnaire and forward on
to the new applicants for completion prior to scheduling an interview with Council.
July 9, 2014 (4:11 PM)
Possible Interview Questions
(as gathered from Council Member input and other Cities)
INTEREST
1. Please briefly tell us why you are interested in serving on a Board or Committee.
2. What interests you about being part of this board/commission? (For those
applying for multiple boards, this should have a different answer for each
application)
QUALIFICATIONS
3. What do you think qualifies you to serve on a Board or Committee?
4. City service and experience, civic organizations, interest.
5. List any experience that qualifies you to serve in the positions sought.
6. List qualifications you feel make you a good candidate for this position:
7. List any training, technical skills, or professional knowledge that may be relevant
to this position.
8. Describe any specialized training, skills, or other qualifications that may be
helpful in considering your application for this position.
9. Knowledge, experience, or education applicable to Board, Commission or
Committee function.
10. What other organizations, committees, boards have you served on?
BOARD AND COMMISSION EXPERIENCE
11. Have you ever served as a member of any boards/Commissions/Committees? If
yes, specify which one and the approximate dates.
12. Have you attended one or more meetings of the board/commission for which you
have applied?
13. What do you hope to accomplish by serving on a board or commission?
14. Why are you interested in serving on this particular board/commission?
15. What do you believe will be your most significant contribution to the
board/commission?
16. For current Board Member: What is your most significant contribution to the
board/commission you have served on?
17. For current Board Member: Why do you believe you should be re -appointed vs.
a new member appointment?
18. Based on your experience, what changes would you recommend for this board
or commission?
19. Do you have any business or personal relationship with the City that would affect
your ability to have impartial judgment in City matters?
20. Are you, or a member of your family, involved in any business transaction with
the City (past or currently)?
21. Is there anything in your past that would be harmful or embarrassing to the City?
PERSONAL
22. List your educational background.
23. What is your current place of employment or business affiliation?
24. What is your occupational experience?
25. Professional and/or community activities:
26. Reason(s) for which you wish to be considered for appointment along with any
additional pertinent information and skills.
27. References
28. Areas of Interest
29. Previous and Current Volunteer/Community Service:
30. Are you involved in any community activities?
31. What else would you like to tell us about yourself?
GRAPEVINE BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
Use a separate application for each appointment desired.
All information provided is public pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act.
Name: oMs oMrs oMr oDr
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Home Telephone:
Employer:
Position:
Grapevine Resident
Work Telephone:
Years Tarrant Co. Voter Registration No.
By providing an email address, you are consenting to the release of your email address by the City.
Email Address:
Education:
Other relevant information, civic activities, memberships, etc.:
Fax:
Interest: Explain why you are interested in being appointed to this board/commission.
Special knowledge or past experience qualifying you for this appointment:
References: List the name and phone number of one Grapevine resident, City staff, City Council, or current
Committee members who may be contacted on your behalf.
Number of Board/Commission meetings attended in past 12 months,
Number of City Council meetings attended in past 12 months
I understand that by signing this application my attendance will be required at all committee meetings.
I certify that all of my local property taxes are current and that I have not entered a guilty plea or no contest
or been convicted of a crime in a civilian or military court or received a deferred adjudication (not including
traffic violations).
Signature of Applican
Date:
Jodi Brown, City Secretary, 200 South Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051, Office: 817-410-3182 Fax: 817-410-3004