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Trustees discuss recruitment plan, term limits and mayoral appointment process
Summary
Trustees reviewed a memo on board composition and training and discussed creating a candidate pool to recommend to the mayor as trustee Amanda's term ends in June; trustees noted appointments are made by the mayor and confirmed by city council and discussed term-limit rules in the municipal code.
Board members reviewed materials on trustee recruitment and discussed steps to build a candidate pool and target training for board needs.
Staff said trustees are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by city council; applications remain on file for one year. Trustees noted that full terms are limited to two terms and that a past-president can serve in an ex officio role in some circumstances. The advocacy committee described a seven-point plan (shared after the meeting via email) to identify and recommend candidates to the mayor and encouraged trustees to cultivate potential applicants in their networks.
Why it matters: With Trustee Amanda's term expiring in June, the board discussed proactive recruitment to ensure continuity and to bring desired skills (fundraising and leadership) to the board. Trustees emphasized that while the board can recommend candidates and advocate, the mayor formally appoints trustees and the council confirms them.
Next steps: Advocacy committee will circulate the candidate-pool memo to trustees for feedback and staff will continue to engage with the mayor's office during the appointment window.
