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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-079 CCRMember Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 95 -79 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ENABLING RESOLUTIONS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING COMMISSION WHEREAS, Resolution Nos. 73 -140, 75 -97, 77 -22, 87 -131, and 92 -136 define the duties and responsibilities of the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council wishes to amend certain sections of these resolutions regarding filling vacancies on the Housing Commission and by updating these resolutions with gender neutral language. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that Resolutions 73 -140, 75 -97, 77 -22, 87 -131, and 92 -136 are hereby amended as follows: I. Change Subdivision 6, Members' Term of Office, to read: Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with majority consent of the Council. The terms of office shall be staggered three -year terms, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his or her predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. Upon expiration of his or her term of office, a member shall continue to serve until his or her successor is appointed and shall have qualified. Terms of office for members of the Commission shall expire on December 31 of respective calendar years. II. Change Subdivision 6, Conflict of Interest. to read: No Commissioner shall take part in the consideration of any matter wherein he or she is the applicant, petitioner, or appellant, nor in the consideration of any application, petition, or appeal wherein his or her interest might reasonably be expected to affect his or her impartiality. III. Change Subdivision 6, Resignations— Removal from Office— Vacancies, to read: Commissioners may resign voluntarily or may be removed from office by the Mayor with consent by majority vote of the City Council. Three consecutive unexcused absences from the duly called Commission meetings or unexcused absences from a majority of duly called Commission meetings within one calendar year shall constitute automatic resignation from office. The City staff liaison shall inform the Mayor and City Council of such automatic resignations. Vacancies in the Commission shall be filled by Mayoral appointment with majority consent of the City Council. The procedure for filling Commission vacancies is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 95 -79 IV. Change Subdivision 10, EX OFFICIO MEMBERS. to read: March 27, 1995 Date 1. Notices of vacancies shall be posted for 30 days before any official City Council action is taken; 2. Vacancies shall be announced in the City's official newspaper; 3. Notices of vacancies shall be sent to all members of standing advisory commissions; 4. Applications for Commission membership must be obtained in the City Clerk's office and must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk; 5. The City Clerk shall forward copies of the applications to the Mayor and City Council; 6. The Mayor shall identify and include the nominee's application form in the City Council agenda materials for the City Council meeting at which the nominee is presented; 7. The City Council, by majority vote, may approve an appointment at the City Council meeting at which the nominee is presented. The Mayor or his or her Councilperson- appointee shall serve as an ex officio member of the Commission, privileged to speak on any matter but without a vote, and shall provide a liaison between the Commission and the City Council. ATTEST: 141 L K/VIAAC Deputy Clerk Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kristen Mann and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Myrna Kragness, Kristen Mann, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen Carmody; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.