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POLICY FOR APPOINTING MEMBERS <br />OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> <br />Pupose: The Mayor and City Council of the City of Ramsey have the authority to <br />establish volunteer boards and commissions to advise them on matters affecting the City, <br />as detailed in Chapter 2.03 of the City Code. The purpose of this policy is to outline a <br />process for selecting and appointing representatives to City boards and commissions. <br /> <br />Scope: This policy applies to the following advisory bodies established by the City of <br />Ramsey: Economic Development Commission, Fire Board, Horse Care Board, Park and <br />Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and to the Charter Commission with the <br />exceptions noted in item number 8. <br /> <br />Process: The intent of the process is to ensure that openings on City boards and <br />commissions are publicized to the community at large, that applicants are evaluated <br />objectively and treated fairly and courteously, and that members of boards and <br />commissions are selected on the basis of their qualifications and suitability for the <br />position. <br /> <br />1. Notification of vacancies <br /> <br />A vacancy occurs whenever a member of a board or commission is unable to complete <br />his or her term of office for any reason, resigns, does not seek reappointment upon the <br />expiration of his or her term, or when the City Council declines to reappoint an <br />incumbent seeking' reappointment. When a vacancy occurs, the staff liaison to the <br />commission will notify the Administrative Services Manager who will prepare a detailed <br />notice of position availability for publication in the City newsletter and the City's official <br />newspaper, for posting on public bulletin boards and dissemination to local civic <br />organizations. <br /> <br />The application deadline will be no less than two weeks after the date of publication or <br />posting. <br /> <br />2. New applicants <br /> <br />New applicants for vacancies on City boards and commissions are required to submit a <br />letter of interest specifying the position being applied for; name, address and phone <br />number of the applicant; and a description of interest, experience or qualifications relative <br />to the position. Resumes are welcome, but not required. <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br /> <br />