17-Resolution appointing members to the various Boards, Commissions and Committees

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STANDING BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP 1. Except for the Paris Economic Development Corporation and Civil Service Commission, each committee shall be composed of seven members appointed to serve "at-will" by the City Council. 2. As provided for in Texas Revised Civil Statutes Article 5190.6, Section 4A(c), the Paris Economic Development Corporation (HDC) shall be limited to five members. In addition, PEDC shall have two ex-officio members appointed by the Council. 3. As provided for in Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, the Civil Service Commission shall be limited to three members. 4. Committees shall include one Council Member liaison appointed as ex-officio members by a majority vote of the City Council. 5. Committees shall include one or more City staff liaisons appointed as ex-officio members by the City Manager. 6. The Mayor and City Manager shall serve as ex-officio members to each committee. 7. Ex-officio liaison members may participate in discussions of the board, commission, or committee, but shall not participate in voting. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Qualifications for appointment and serving on a City committee shall include: a. No delinquent indebtedness to the City. b. No family relationship within the second degree by affinity (marriage) ar within the third degree by consanguinity (blood) to any member of the city council or to the City Manager. c. No conflict between the appointee's private interests and duties and their interests and duties as a committee member. d. Attendance at a minimum of 75 percent of all regular meetings. 2. Appointees shall take an oath of office prescribed by the City Council prior to taking office. 3. Any qualifications mandated by State law shall also apply. APPOINTMENT & TERMS 1. Appointments shall be made at the second regular City Council meeting in June. 2. Applications shall be made available to persons interested in serving on a City committee. City staff shall post notice and advertise that committee appointments will be made as well as distribute and collect applications. The City Clerk or their designee shall review each application for completeness and eligibility prior to the first regular Council meeting in June. 3. The Council shall select from the entire slate of eligible nominees. 4. Each appointment shall be for three-years. City of Paris Board, Commission, and Committee Policies Revised 06/28/10 126