October 25, 2005
SUBJECT: Ratification of Council Intergovernmental Committee Appointment
REPORT IN BRIEF
In January of each year, City Council fills a number of positions for intergovernmental assignments. Throughout the year, Councilmembers may be appointed to additional intergovernmental assignments. The following appointment has occurred since January: appointment of Vice Mayor Ron Swegles to the Air Force Space Command’s Commander’s Group. Council must ratify intergovernmental appointments made by outside agencies. Attachment A is a list of the current 2005 Council Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee Assignments, including this new assignment.
BACKGROUND
The City Council annually appoints members to a variety of intergovernmental agencies in order to represent the City’s interests and to influence policies and regulations of other agencies. Specific intergovernmental appointments are sometimes made by other agencies, the appointments must then be ratified by Council.
EXISTING POLICY
Legislative/Management Sub Element, Goal 7.3C – Participate in intergovernmental activities, including national, state and regional groups, in order to represent the City’s interest, influence policy and regulations, and enhance awareness.
Legislative/Management Sub Element, Policy 7.3.C.1 – Represent adopted City policy in intergovernmental activities.
Legislative Policy 7.3.15 – City Council Appointments to Intergovernmental
Agencies, City Council Subcommittees and Council or
Mayor-Created Advisory Task Forces
DISCUSSION
A brief description of the committee assignment follows, followed by a designation of staff support.
Appointment to the Air Force Space Command’s Commander’s Group
The Air Force Space Command’s Commander’s Group consists of approximately 20 nonpaid volunteers who work to inform communities of programs, events and facts about their nation’s Air Force. Representatives will be invited to deliver remarks on Air Force and Air Force Space Command issues, meet with Air Force personnel at local installations and attend Air Force functions and events. The group will meet at least once a year at the annual Air Force Space Command Commander’s Conference, held at Peterson Air Force Base every other year, and rotating to other Air Force Space Command bases on alternate years.
Staff support for this assignment will be provided by Coryn Campbell, Neighborhood and Community Resources Manager, Office of the City Manager.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to this report.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made through posting of the Council agenda on the City’s official notice bulletin board, posting of the agenda and report on the City’s web page, publication of the Council agenda in the San Jose Mercury News, and the availability of the report in the Library and the City Clerk’s Office.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Council ratifies Vice Mayor Ron Swegles appointment to the Air Force Space Command’s Commander’s Group.
2. Council takes no action at this time.
3. Other action as directed by Council.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Alternative 1: Council ratifies Vice Mayor Ron Swegles appointment to the Air Force Space Command’s Commander’s Group.
Reviewed by:
Robert Walker
Assistant City Manager
Prepared by: Coryn Campbell
Manager, Neighborhood and Community Resources
Approved by:
Amy Chan
City Manager
Attachment
A. 2005 Council IGR Committee Assignments (.pdf)