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Council Votes to Continue Several Commission Confirmations, Will Hear Nominees In Person
Summary
Following the confirmation of one nominee, the council voted to continue several other commission appointments for one week so members can interview nominees and review qualifications under the revised charter.
After confirming Michael Kesten, the Los Angeles City Council voted on July 26, 2000, to continue consideration of several other mayoral commission appointments for one week. Councilmember Ridley-Thomas moved the continuance to give members additional time for review; the motion passed on a roll call vote of 12 ayes, 1 no. The items continued included agenda items 7, 9, 10, 11 and 30.
Council members said the continuance reflects concern about the council’s changed role under the city charter: confirmation is now the council’s only meaningful review before appointees take office. Members supporting the continuance said the council should use its time to interview nominees and examine credentials rather than rubber-stamping appointments; those opposed expressed impatience with delay for otherwise-qualified nominees and emphasized the committee vetting that had already occurred.
Procedural outcome: the council confirmed item 6 (Michael Kesten) separately and then continued the other listed appointments for one week (items 7, 9, 10, 11, 30). The motion to continue was seconded and carried by the recorded vote.
