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File #: SPC 21-067   
Type: Verbal Report Status: Presented
File created: 7/8/2021 In control: City Council Special Meeting
On agenda: 7/13/2021 Final action: 7/13/2021
Title: Arts and Culture Commission Candidate Interviews
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Lisa Maher
425-556-2427

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Cheryl Xanthos
City Clerk
Executive
Kalli Biegel
Deputy City Clerk


TITLE:
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Arts and Culture Commission Candidate Interviews


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
There are currently two openings on the Arts and Culture Commission, due to the resignations of Arbok Ives and Lynn Trinh.

Staff is requesting Council conduct interviews for candidates Anna Zanella and Dr. Neelam Chahlia, to fill these two openings. Anna Zanella would fill the opening left by Arbok Ives, and the term would expire on March 31, 2024. Dr. Neelam Chahlia would fill the opening left by Lynn Trinh, and the term would expire on March 31, 2022.
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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:
Council confirmation is required for Commission Member mayoral appointments.

RMC: 4.15.010(A)

Council confirmation on a nomination made by the mayor may occur only at a special meeting called for the purpose of considering the appointment, or the next regular meeting following the meeting at which the interview took place.

RMC: 4.10.030(A)

* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Candidates were interviewed by the Mayor and City Staff.


OUTCOMES:
If appointed, Anna Zanella and Dr. Neelam Chahlia would fill the open positions on the Arts and Culture Commission.



COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

* Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
The Arts and Culture Commission openings were advertised and open to the public, and all completed applications were considered.
* Feedback Summary:
N/A


BUDGET IMPACT:

Total Cost:
N/A

Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A

Budget Offer Number:
N/A

Budget Priority...

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