Title
Resolution - A Resolution to Amend the City of Mansfield Planning and Zoning Commission Rules of Procedure Relating to the Election of the Chair
Requested Action
Approve a Resolution to Amend the Planning and Zoning Commission Rules of Procedure
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
The City Council authorized the City Manager to make amendments to bylaws and other policies guiding the duties and responsibilities of Mansfield’s various Boards and Commissions beginning January 1, 2022. The amendments primarily focus on establishing a policy regarding consecutive years of service. Commissioners may serve up to three (3) consecutive terms for a total of six (6) years unless the change in service causes 25 percent or more of the board or commission to turn over; and, in that case, the most senior board or commission members in length of service would term out. After, a period of at least 12 months, the board or commission member that “termed out” could make an application to serve again on that board or commission.
The purpose of these amendments are also to permit others to serve and to encourage those that have served for multiple, consecutive terms to serve in different capacities. This policy change requires an amendment to the Planning and Zoning Commission Rules of Procedure.
As proposed, the amendment would permit the Director of Planning to receive direction from the City Council on the election of the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair. Also, the amendment would not permit the Planning and Zoning Commission to elect the Chair until the City Council has provided direction to the Director of Planning.
The amendment is in alignment with the authorization provided by the City Council to the City Manager, and it will also ensure policy and organizational consistency with the other Boards and Commissions.
Justification
The amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission Rules for Procedure are consistent with the City Council’s vision and goals for Mansfield.
Funding Source
N/A.
Prepared By
Jason Alexander, AICP, CEcD
Director of Planning