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File #: ID 21-0545    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 11/8/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/23/2021 Final action: 11/23/2021
Title: Action on Volunteer Board, Committee, and Commission appointments.
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Action on Volunteer Board, Committee, and Commission appointments.

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Summary:
Mayor Niemeyer has submitted the following appointment recommendations for City Council advice and consent:

Board of Appeals
Number of positions: |910|Term length: 5 years
Residency Requirement: Not Required
Purpose: The function of the Board of Appeals is to hear and decide on appeals or orders, decisions or determinations made by the city building officials relative to the application and interpretation of the Building Code, and to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction. All members of the Board of must be qualified by training and experience to pass upon the matters pertaining to building construction.

Mayor's Recommendation:
1) Brad Peterson - new appointment
2) Jonathan Meendering - reappointment

Brookings Disability Awareness Committee
Number of positions: |910|Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for 7 members
Purpose: The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee strives to advocate for the rights of people who have disabilities in our community. Throughout the year, specific events are held to bring awareness and information to our citizens. Technical assistance is provided to the business community, private individuals, governmental entities and nonprofit organizations. This is a service not provided by any other entity in Brookings. The goals of this service are to improve the quality of life for people who have disabilities through enhancing the knowledge base of entities in the community; and to further serve as a community-based advocacy group enhancing the ability of local entities to comply with Federal Civil Rights legislation.

Mayor's Recommendation:
1) Aysia Platte - reappointment
2) Carol Jung - reappointment
3) Jon Stauff - reappointment
4) Mark Sternhagen - reappointment

Business Improvement District #1 Board
Number of positions: |910|Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requiremen...

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