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Action on various Volunteer Board appointments.
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Summary and Recommended Action:
Mayor Niemeyer has submitted the following appointment for City Council advice and consent:
Park & Recreation Board
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Not Required
Purpose: The Park & Recreation Board provides advice to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry to assist in fulfilling the administering of the public park system, recreation programs and city forestry program. The Board also advises the City Council and makes recommendations on matters regarding park capital improvements and planning.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Paul Meyer (filling unexpired term - term expires 5/1/2027)
Human Rights Commission
Number of positions: 2
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Not Required
Purpose: The mission of the Brookings Human Rights Commission (BHRC) is to improve human relations in the Brookings area by fighting discrimination through education and a complaint resolution procedure. The Commission seeks to protect the rights of and prevent and eliminate bias and discrimination against individuals or groups because of their sex, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, familial status, national origin, age, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political affiliation, with respect to employment, labor union membership, housing accommodations, property rights, education, public accommodations or public services. The Commission promotes educational activities to make Brookings an inclusive and welcoming community.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Estela Jeffcoat (filling unexpired term - term expires 1/1/2027)
2. Elena Friedman - College Student Representative (filling unexpired term - term
expires 5/1/2025)
Historic Preservation Commission
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for Majority
Purpose: The purpose of the Historic Preservation Commission is to allow the city to engage in a comprehensive program of historic preservation to promote the inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of the citizens of Brookings through identification, documentation, preservation, promotion, and development of the city’s historic resources.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Audra Fullerton (filling unexpired term - term expires 1/1/2028)