5D, City Council Liaison Policies

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,ARZEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: November 13,2012 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator SUBJECT: City Council Liaison Policies Background/Discussion The City Council annually appoints a City Councilmember to serve as the liaison to the City Commissions and Committees. The City Council has discussed the need for Council liaison policies. The main purpose for liaison policies is to document the roles and responsibilities of the liaison. The Council has most recently discussed the Council liaison policy at the September 17th work session. At this work session, the Council reviewed and provided feedback on the draft policies for the liaison of six commissions and committees. Most of the feedback related to making the selection process consistent, making sure that the liaison comments reflect the majority position of the Council, and having the liaison contact another Councilmember to fill-in for them if they can't make a meeting. Per direction from the City Council on September 17th, staff has updated the Council Liaison Policies for the following: Economic Development Commission Planning Commission Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee Communications Committee Financial Planning and Analysis Committee Karth Lake Improvement District Board of Directors These policies are attached for your review and consideration. Staff recommends approval of these policies. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Council liaison policies as presented.