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Aoig:ed to Cm or Surf, October 11, 1989
.CITY OF BANGOR
(TIIL6) �L�¢Ca Est bll M11np Procedures for City. Clerk to Poll" in,
By City Coaruit of City of Bangor:
ORDERED,
TEAT the City Clerk is authori2ed to follow the procedures set forth
below in appointment of Boards and Committees.
The appointment procgdure will be adhered to as closely as possible by the
City Clerk.
Current committee/board members will have their terms extended until the
last day of February.
ADVERTISING:
Advertising for the positions will begin either the week before the Christmas
Holiday or the week fallowing. Readvertising can occur 2 weeks later, if
needed.
TIMETABLE:
January 15 (week before 2nd council meeting In January)
Final day for submitting applications.
January 22 (second council meeting in January )
The City Clerk will present copies of all the applications and
position descriptions to the City Council. Referral to the
Community Relations Committee for review.
February 12 (first council meeting in February)
Community Relations Committee recommendations heard and
appointments made at City Council meeting. Letters of
congratulations and invitation to the swearing in ceremony
and reception will be sent to new appointees. Letters of
regret and request to keep applications on file to fill
future vacancies will be sent to all applicants not
appointed to a position.
February 26 (second council meeting 1n February)
Swearing in ceremony and reception for new members following
council meeting.
Hatch 1 New members begin their terms
From January 22 to February 12, the Community Relations Committee will meet to
review the applications received and conduct interviews for positions on the
fallowing: Assessing Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee, Housing
Authority, Planning Board, Water District and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
89-405
1N CITY COUNCIL O ROE R 4
October 11, 1989
Passed as "ended. Title, Establishing Procedures for City Clerk to Follow
Amended in the last paragraph in Appointment of Boards and Committees
by adding the fallowing: ............... I......................
It is a policy of the City that residents
of the City of Bangor shall have preference in receiving
City Appointments - it is also a ..•.....•.... 4 ........................
policy of the City of Bangor that appointees
to Committees serve for a maximum ofa
two consecutive earms. peupedt
C1TY CLERK ......... yfr^.. `.. ....
Committee/Board Members 99-405
Applicants for the other boards/committees may be interviewed at the discretion
of the City Council. -
From February 13 through March 1, the newly appointed members can be oriented
by staff to the issues facing the committee procedures. etc.
All Councilors will be notified of the Community Relations Committee meeting
times.
Letters of Appreciation and certificates will be sent to all outgoing board
members (City Clerk).
'Associate members will be elevated to full'mamber'status when a vacancy occurs,
at the discretion of the Community Relations; Committee.
Current committee/board members eligible foxeappoincnshould be informed
that their applications will be considered with those of all other applicants.
Executive session will be used during the appointment process only when deemed
necessary by the Council.
Mhen possible and in the best interest of the City Council. candidates will
serve on only one city board/Committee.
Criteria for appointment
Interest in serving
Ability to serve (available time for required attendance)
Possible conflicts of interest should be examined
background: education and/or previous experience
Not currently serving on another board/committee
VACANCIES BEFORE THE ENO OF A TERM
Letter of resignation accepted by the City Council
Letter of appreciation sent to outgoing member
Position Is advertised
In addition to advertising. the City Clerk will contact all persons with
applications on file to determine if they are still. interested in being considered
for a position.
The Community Relations Committee x111 consider the applications and interview
If necessary.
Metrication will be brought to the Council. Council will maks am appointment.
Nominee will be sworn in and oriented by staff.
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