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was discussed and it was determined that incumbent candidates that are seeking a second term will <br /> submit a letter of interest and if there is recommendation from the Chair of the Board, they will <br /> not need be asked to appear before the City Council. She asked would be Council still like her to <br /> get Chair recommendation for incumbents seeking a third term. <br /> Mayor Kuzma confirmed this. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher stated Staff is asking for incumbents who are seeking a <br /> second term and is recommended for reappointment by the Chair that the Council would still like <br /> to have discussion, it would not be an automatic reappointment. <br /> Mayor Kuzma replied he thought if the Chair is comfortable with the candidate it would not need <br /> Council review unless there were issues. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff asked if Staff reviews the recommendation from the Chair. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher confirmed this. Councilmember Woestehoff stated he <br /> agreed that if there area any concerns that it would be discussed by Council. <br /> Councilmember Howell asked if the Chair doesn't recommend reappointment if the candidate <br /> would have to go through the application process and interview again. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher replied this situation happened one time previously and <br /> it was awkward to deal with. In that situation the Chair didn't support reappointment,the Council <br /> considered the reappointment and declined it. <br /> Mayor Kuzma stated if the Chair doesn't give an endorsement, then it comes back to the Council. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher asked for Council direction for someone seeking a fourth <br /> or fifth term and if they wanted it to be an odd year term process. <br /> Councilmember Specht replied that his big picture concern is there have been more applicants than <br /> positions and wanted to ensure that everyone has a chance. He questioned if term limits were <br /> discussed. <br /> Councilmember Heineman replied that he liked the odd term because it gives the Chair the <br /> opportunity to reappoint effective candidates but also allows for new candidates. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff asked if all boards and commissions were four years with the <br /> exception of the EDA. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher confirmed this, adding if it is a full term. The EDA is six <br /> years. She stated if a person serves a partial term, that is still considered their first term if Council <br /> agrees. <br /> City Council Work Session/February 8, 2022 <br /> Page 6 of 12 <br />