HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOWERPOINT PRESENTATION ITEM NO. 12Removal and Appointment of 'As
City Commissioners
March zg, 2013
Issue: Automatic Removal
What do other cities require when a
commissioner runs for City Council?
What rules apply to Tustin
commissioners who who run for Counc' ?
Is there a uniform rule that Curren
applies to all Tustin commissions?
Rules in Other Cities
Reviewed requirements in 21 cities and
the County Code �
Tustin's rule is unique: none of the_ Citinor the County requires resignatio��
commission in order to run for off
Most of the agencies allow commi
to be removed for ANY reason by:
The council that appointed him/he
The councilmember who appoint
Rules in Other Cities
Reviewed requirements in 21 cities and
the County Code N%%,
Many cities prohibit sitting Council
members from being appointed to
commissions.
Rules in Tustin
In 1974, the Tustin City Council adopted
Ordinance 610.
-Terminated the appointme�,,��.-
commissioners upon filinaof
nomination papers
- Applies to ALL commissions
Rules in Tustin
In 2002, the City Council adopted
Ordinance 1255•
- Subjected all commissioned
limits (3 consecutive terms); and
- Planning Commissioners were
deemed removed from office upon
announcing his or her candidacy fo
any elective office.
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Rules in Tustin
In 2007, the City Council adopted
Ordinance 1331: '\
Eliminated term limits for a�nte�
commissioners; Am
Restored prior rule that Planning 4
Commissioners were removed upon
filing of nomination papers.
Recap: Current Rule in Tustin
Currently:
A commissioner who files nomination
gapers to run for City Council is
automatically removed from the
commission.
A commissioner may continue to s
after announcing she will run but be
filing nomination papers.
The same rule already applies to all
Tustin commissions.
Options
Automatic Removal of Commissioners:
- No action: retain existing rule N%kk,.
removing commissioner when --
nomination papers are filed; or
- Require removal upon announcin
candidacy for Council; or
- Eliminate automatic removal
(standard in other cities). 19
O tions
Appointment Process Upon Commissioner
Vacancy N%%,
Establish a single, uniform pro�c,.■•
and timing for all appointments
resignations occur; or
Direct staff to return with a prop
process and timeline depending
circumstances of a vacancy.
Staff Recommendation
Direct Staff to:
A) Bring the Council aPorroeach
posed commissioner replacement
appointment schedule resignation within two (2'yt**.
regular Council meetings after the date of a re§igapfiamoand
B) Include in any such schedule:
(i) the time and manner for public notice c
and for requesting applications from in
individuals;
(ii) a deadline for such applications to b
(iii) time for City Council interviews of the
and appointment of the replacement Comp
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