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Council Member Wise introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #11 -06 -120 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE POLICY FOR APPOINTING BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS WHEREAS, the City Council would like its practices and written policies for appointing board and commission members to be efficient and effective; and WHEREAS, the City Council would like applicants to experience a welcoming , less formal interview. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: Motion to approve resolution # 11- 06 -XXX to amend the Policy for Appointing Board and Commission Members as follows: 1. Advertising: If it becomes necessary to fill an unexpected vacancy (one that occurs prior to the normal term ending date) an ad will be published in the Ramsey Resident only once. All other vacancies that occur (due to normal term ending dates) will be advertised in the Ramsey Resident twice. other advertising sources will be utilized as appropriate. 2. Interview Questions: Staff will revise future board and commission interview questions to more accurately identify each applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities based on the qualifications identified as necessary and the benefits that the applicant, if appointed, may bring to the board or commission in the future. 3. Interview Format: Applicants will be invited to a short open house prior to the board and commission interviews. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Backous, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Ramsey Councilmember Wise Councilmember Backous Councilmember Elvig Councilmember McGlone Councilmember Tossey and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None