SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Appoint Michael Ballard as the at-large member to the Sister Cities Advisory Board with a term to expire September 30, 2022. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Sister Cities Advisory Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: Sister Cities Advisory Board
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
MEMBERS: 6 + 1 At-Large member
CHAIRPERSON: Terrence Gourdine
MEETING DATES: Quarterly
PLACE: Council Chambers
APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: 1 At-Large member
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1 City Councilmember; 1 youth member nineteen years old or younger; 1 Clearwater Sister Cities, Inc. representative nominated by organization; 1 local business community representative; 1 School Board World Language Coordinator or designee; 1 Clearwater Arts Alliance (FKA Clearwater Arts Foundation) representative nominated by organization; 1 At-Large member
Representatives of Clearwater Sister Cities, Inc., the local business community, the School Board’s World Language Coordinator or designee, and the Clearwater Arts Alliance shall not be required to reside within the City of Clearwater.
On May 17, 2018, City Council amended the board composition by adding an at-large member seat with the adoption of Ordinance 9133-18.
THE FOLLOWING NAMES ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL THE AT-LARGE MEMBER SEAT:
1. Michael W. Ballard - 2275 Springrain Dr., 33763 - School Counselor
2. John Devoti - 151 Marina Del Rey Ct., 33767 - Elevator Mechanic
3. David Farrar - 224 Skiff Pt., 33767 - Banker
Zip codes of current members:
1 - 33710
1 - 33761
1 - 33764
1 - 33765
1 - 34683
At the September 4 work session, there was council consensus to appoint Michael Ballard. Staff was directed to place the item on the Consent Agenda.