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Council debates incentives for volunteers on boards and commissions; no firm policy adopted
Summary
Council members discussed options to boost recruitment and retention for boards and commissions, including passes, modest payments or other recognition, but council split on whether to pursue incentives and asked staff for options if asked to do so.
Council members on March 11 discussed whether the city should offer incentives or recognition to volunteers who serve on boards, commissions and as poll workers. The discussion ranged from free annual passes for city attractions to modest per-diem payments; the council did not adopt a definitive policy.
Council Member Eslinger proposed a yearly pass transferable to family members for board and commission members and poll workers, but said the pass should not be available to staff or council and should…
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