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Rachel elected chair as board discusses role responsibilities
Summary
With Norma stepping back, board members nominated and elected Rachel (Kurtz) as chair after discussing expected time commitments (biweekly 30‑minute check‑ins and meeting duties); the board also opened discussion about the secretary role and possible rotation if no volunteer steps forward.
The board held nominations and elected Rachel (Kurtz) as chair after discussion of the position's time commitment. Members described the chair duties as flexible but noted informal biweekly check‑ins with staff (about 30 minutes) have been part of prior practice.
Rachel accepted the nomination, saying she was honored and ready to help: "I am honored and excited. I also joined this board to make an impact and help the city set." The board carried out a roll‑call vote and staff announced the result. Members also discussed the secretary role; staff explained the duty is primarily to take action minutes and call roll and described past practice of rotating the secretary when no volunteer volunteered.
Board members discussed reverting to a rotation if no one volunteers, and staff offered to share training materials and examples for the secretary role. No additional board governance changes were made during the meeting.
