To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Absenteeism of Board members

Initiator

Carmen Cavezza, City Manager

Recommendation

To establish a new resolution on Board absenteeism.

Approval

Approved

Background

The Council of Columbus passed Resolution 72-71 on February 2, 1971, which

states: "That the positions held by any board appointee who shall miss three

(3) consecutive meetings for which he has been un-excused, shall be considered

vacant, and the Council shall appioint a successor to succeed such vacancy."

Some Boards have problems with absenteeism. However, the word "consecutive"

makes it impossible for the resolution to be effective.

Analysis

The term "consecutive" should be removed and a new resolution on Board

absenteeism should be enacted. The new resolution would provide that a

position becomes vacant if the appointee misses three unexcused meetings in a

twelve-month period.

Financial Considerations

N/A

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

N/A

Recommendations/ Actions

Council should establish a new resolution on Board absenteeism.

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