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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: 2 (1 - College Student Representative)
Term Length: 3 years (1-year for College Student Representative)
Residency Requirement: Required for Majority
Purpose: The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee (BDAC) 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. 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. Appoint Isamael Collazo (regular member position)
2. Appoint Alyssa Gentile (College Student Representative)
Sustainability Council
Number of positions: 1 (College Student Representative)
Term Length: 1 year
Residency Requirement: Required for Majority
Purpose: The purpose of the Sustainability Council is to investigate, propose, educate, communicate, and advocate investment strategies and policies that will improve our future qualities of life while still meeting the needs of the present.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Appoint Samuel Krueger
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.