HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1376ORDINANCE NO. 1376
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2.34.010 RELATED TO COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MEMBER ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert is undertaking a comprehensive review of its
committees and commissions ; and
WHEREAS, on February 25 , 2021 , the City Council changed committee and commission
appointment terms from being based on a calendar year to fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City council desires to have meeting absences be tracked by fiscal year
rather than calendar year to match the terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California , as follows :
SECTION 1. That section 2 .34 .01 O of the Palm Desert Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows :
A. The beginning date for all terms of appointment to any city committee or commission will be
July 1 and the ending date will be June 30 , with the exception of appointments made to fill
unexpired terms of office , or appointments made to fill new positions created during the year ,
but which will all be ultimately based upon the fiscal year thereafter. Following expiration of
the term of office , and if requested by city council , each member shall continue to serve until
either he or she is reappointed or his or her successor is qualified and appointed .
0. Three unexcused absences from regular meetings in any twelve-month period shall
constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet monthly .
E. Six unexcused absences from regular meetings in any twelve-month period shall constitute
an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet twice monthly .
F . Two unexcused absences from regular meetings in any twelve-month period shall
constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet
bimonthly.
G. One unexcused absence from regular meetings in any twelve-month period shall constitute
an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet quarterly .
ORDINANCE NO. 1376
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert , California ,
at its regular meeting held on the 10th day of March 2022 , by the following vote , to wit:
AYES:JONATHAN, KELLY, NESTANDE, QUINTANILLA, AND HARNIK
NOES:NONE
ABSENT:NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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J~C.HARNIK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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NIAMH M . ORTEGA, DEP'
CITY OF PALM DESERT,"B
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