TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Lisa Maher
Deputy Director
Executive
Jason Brown
Volunteer Coordinator
TITLE:
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Community Projects Volunteer Coordinator Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
During the budget process, City Council requested an update on the newly created position of Community Projects Volunteer Coordinator. The new 0.50 FTE position was adopted in the 2023-2024 biennial budget. The job description and duties have been established, overall strategies have been identified, and a 2023-2024 work plan has been created and is in progress.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
Council requested updates in the first quarter and September of 2023 upon adoption of the 2023-2024 biennial budget.
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The priorities and strategies for the position, include:
Priorities:
* Strengthen community stewardship and community engagement through volunteer work.
* Build and grow productive partnerships with city staff that can/does utilize volunteers, community groups, and organizations.
* Build a network dedicated to able and willing community volunteers, tasked with assisting on planned.
Strategies:
* Develop policies, programs, and strategies to build the Community Projects Volunteer Coordinator position to support city staff in completion of planned projects.
* Develop positional processes to provide efficient usage of time and best use of staff and volunteer effort and time.
* Engage in transparent and timely communications with all interested parties about growth, success, and the path forward of the program.
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