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Hutchinson to consider removing term limits for boards and commissions on second reading
Summary
Ordinance 26875, scheduled for second reading and possible adoption May 26, would amend section 31.2 of the city code to change or remove term limits for boards and commissions; city officials cited recruitment challenges as rationale. Outcome not recorded in the agenda preview.
Ordinance 26875 is scheduled for second reading and potential adoption at the May 26 Hutchinson City Council meeting. The ordinance would amend section 31.2 of the Hutchinson City Code to alter term limits for city boards and commissions, allowing members to remain beyond the current limits in order to address volunteer recruitment and retention difficulties.
City Administrator Matt Yana described the change as a practical step to address problems the city has had getting volunteers to step forward and serve on commissions and committees. The agenda preview did not include the exact revised term lengths, whether limits would be removed entirely, or whether the change would apply retroactively to current members; those specifics will be in the staff report or in the council discussion when the item is considered.
The item was characterized in the preview as unfinished business and was listed for second reading and possible adoption; the agenda preview did not record any votes or the ordinance’s final disposition.
Next step: Council consideration and possible vote at the May 26 meeting; details and final action to be reflected in the meeting record.
