HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 16-7663-Compensation Policy for City Boards-CommissionsRESOLUTION NO. 16 -7663
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION
POLICY FOR MEMBERS OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is committed to transparency and the
upholding of the public's trust in government; and,
WHEREAS, Section 900 of the City Charter notes the vested right of the City Council to
create advisory boards and commissions with powers and duties specified in the City Charter
and /or in specified city ordinances; and,
WHEREAS, Section 902 of the City Charter specifies that the boards and commissions
are appointed by the City Council from voters of the City, none of whom may be paid office
holders or employees of the City government; and,
WHEREAS, Section 901 of the City Charter specifies the Council's authority to
appropriate funds in the annual City budget for the efficient and proper functioning of the
advisory boards and commissions; and,
WHEREAS, the past practice of the City of Downey has been that an appointed board
member or commissioner may serve on more than one board or commission, provided that the
individual serves on no more than one compensated board or commission; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council sets by resolution the compensation for boards and
commissions; and,
WHEREAS, the 2015 -16 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury has provided
recommendations regarding transparency in appointment and compensation of city appointed
boards and commissions, the majority of which have been implemented by the City of Downey
since its incorporation in 1956; and,
WHEREAS, by this Resolution, the City Council confirms certain policies and practices
as it relates to the appointment and compensation of members of City Boards and
Commissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That no City Council Member or City Employee may serve on a City
Council appointed advisory board or commission (excepting uncompensated City Council
subcommittees and boards of 501(c)3 nonprofit foundations).
SECTION 2. An individual may serve on only one compensated advisory board or
commission, but may serve on additional uncompensated boards or commissions.
SECTION 3. Compensation for members of city board and commissions is set by
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Downey.
SECTION 4. A board member or commissioner must be present for a meeting with a
quorum in order to receive compensation for attendance.
RESOLUTION NO. 16 -7663
PAGE 2
SECTION 5. Reimbursement for commission or board related expenses must be
authorized in advance and remitted according to the City's established policies.
SECTION 6. Nothing contained in this Resolution modifies or amends any existing city
charter provision, policy, rule, law or regulation related to the appointment and compensation of
members of City boards and commissions.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9`h day of August, 2016.
ALEX SAAB, Mayor
ATTEST:
ADRIA M. JIMENE , MMC
City Clerk
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a Regular Meeting held on the 9th day of August 2016, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
Ashton, Brossmer, Marquez, Vasquez, Mayor Saab
NOES:
Council Members:
None.
ABSENT:
Council Members:
None.
ABSTAIN.
Council Members:
None.
ADRIA M. JIMENEZ, MC
City Clerk