City Boards and Commissions Proposed Updates City of Independence, Missouri November 13, 2023
Agenda • How We Got Here • Review of Bill No. 23-785 • Review of Bill No. 23-786 • Next Steps
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How We Got Here • City Charter Section 2.10 (9) • Resolution 6902 • Action Plan Item 1.2.C
• Resolution 6936 • Resolution 6937
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Bill No. 23-785 Objectives • Three core objectives: • Formalize and streamline communications • Achieve policy-driven decision making • Clearly define duties, norms, expectations
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Bill No. 23-785 Key Deliverables • Membership • May only serve in one appointed position at a time • Recruitment focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Panel review of applications to fill vacancies
• Communications
• Annual work plan • Staff/Council Liaison • “One Body, One Voice”
• Expectations, Duties, and Norms of Behavior • Board and Commission Members Handbook
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Bill No. 23-786 Objectives • Three core objectives: • Streamlining board work • Increasing transparency • Improving collaboration • Equity and Inclusion • Board and Commission Sustainability
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Current Board & Commission Term Status 11%
14%
Unexpired past 1/1/24 Expire by 12/31/23 Expired
55%
Vacant
20%
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Bill No. 23-786 Key Deliverables • Four key pillars • Community Health & Safety • Administrative & Fiscal Oversight • Community Development • Cultural Services
• Board and Commission Engagement Process
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