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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:
Brookings Disability Awareness Committee
Number of positions: |910|Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for majority
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) Reappoint Rachel Holm (term expires 1/1/2027)
2) Reappoint Matthew Weiss (term expires 1/1/2027)
3) Reappoint Ramona Kauk (term expires 1/1/2027)
4) Appoint Jennifer Mees (J. Grendler seat) (term expires 1/1/2027)
Business Improvement District #1 Board
Number of positions: |910|Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Not required
Purpose: The Business Improvement District #1 Board is responsible to prepare a plan of improvements for a district and provide improvement recommendations to the City Council. The boundaries of Business Improvement District #1 are defined as non-contiguous properties to include all hotels/motels with 25 or more rooms situated within the corporate limits of the city of Brookings.
Mayor's Recommendation:
1) Reappoint Melisa Yager (term expires 1/1/2027)
Historic Preservation Commission
Number of positions: |99|
Term Length: 3...
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