4.10.035 Appointment and reappointment.
A. Appointments. Board members shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council, except as otherwise provided by City ordinance or state statute.
1. Applications must be completed and submitted by the specified deadline. If no qualified applications have been received, the recruitment will be reposted for a minimum of an additional two-weeks.
2. All qualified applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by the board or its designee. The top candidate(s) will be recommended to the Mayor for an interview. Applicant evaluation may include, but not be limited to:
a. Desire to perform public service;
b. Experience in the work of the board;
c. Specialized knowledge important to the board; and
d. Time available to serve.
3. Successful candidates will be interviewed by the Council at an open public meeting. Council confirmation on an appointment made by the Mayor may occur only at a special meeting called for the purpose of considering the appointment, or at a regular meeting following the interview by the Council.
4. Applications not chosen for appointment and applications received in between vacancies may be kept for future consideration.
B. Reappointment. There is no vested right to reappointment for any member. At least ninety (90) days prior to an incumbent’s term expiration, City staff will determine if the incumbent is eligible for reappointment. If the incumbent is eligible, they will be notified and given the opportunity to indicate their desire to be reappointed. Incumbents who wish to be reappointed and who are eligible for reappointment shall, at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of their term, follow the established process to notify the Mayor of their continued interest. Requests for reappointment received at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the member’s term will be considered, without an open application process, based on the following criteria:
1. Regularity and timeliness of attendance;
2. Understanding of the function of the board;
3. Demonstrated contribution; and
4. Board chair or staff liaison recommendation.
C. The Mayor shall make the final decision on reappointments and Council confirmation will occur at an open public meeting. If the reappointment request is denied, or the incumbent does not request reappointment at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of their term, the vacancy will be filled through the open application process. (Ord. 3115 § 2, 2023).