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LTAC approves bylaw revisions adding mayoral interviews, remote-attendance rules and chair appointment
Summary
After a staff presentation, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee approved updated bylaws that add a requirement for mayor or designee interviews for appointments, designate an elected city official as committee chairperson, and include remote-attendance and notice provisions.
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee approved updated committee bylaws after a presentation by Deputy City Administrator and Finance Director David Goldman.
Goldman walked members through red-lined changes that the city has been incorporating across boards and committees. He said the proposed membership appointment language states that "the mayor or designee will interview qualified applicants for appointment before being confirmed by the city council." The revisions also specify that one committee member shall be an elected official of the city who will serve as chairperson; they add remote-attendance rules requiring committee members to notify the chairperson or staff liaison at least one day before a meeting; and they clarify meeting-notice timelines (standard five-day notice for regular meetings, 24-hour notice for special meetings). Goldman also reviewed removal criteria (neglect of duty, conflict of interest, or absence from more than three consecutive meetings) and procedures for committee representatives reporting to City Council.
Committee members asked clarifying questions about conflicts of interest and whether the committee’s composition or scoring could create conflicts for those who receive lodging-tax funds. Goldman advised members to consult the city attorney if they are unsure whether a particular situation would create a conflict. The chair moved to approve the bylaws "as presented," Member (Speaker 6) seconded, and the committee approved the changes by voice vote.
The bylaws will be forwarded to City Council for formal adoption. Staff asked members to contact the liaison ahead of meetings when they have substantive information so staff can prepare responses and expedite meeting discussion.
