Legislation Details

File #: 24-2138    Name:
Type: Written Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/7/2024 In control: City Council Legislative Meeting
On agenda: 5/14/2024 Final action:
Title: Receipt of Applications for Commission of the Year Impact Award

City of Alexandria, Virginia

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MEMORANDUM

 

 

 

DATE:                     MAY 8, 2024

 

TO:                                          THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

 

FROM:                     GLORIA SITTON, CITY CLERK AND CLERK OF COUNCIL /s/

 

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Receipt of Applications for Commission of the Year Impact Award

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ISSUE:  Receipt of application for Commission of the Year Impact Award.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  City Council receive the applications submitted for consideration for Commission of the Year Impact Award.

 

BACKGROUND:  Upon request from City Council, the City Clerk’s Office developed a Commission of the Year Impact Award for 2024.  City boards, commissions, and committees were solicited to submit applications for consideration for award based on the following criteria:

•                     Satisfactory attendance for the past calendar year. (board average must meet 75% attendance requirement)

•                     Members of the board have completed all documents required by the city code. (Oath of Office and Statement of Economic Interest, if required)

•                     Submission of an Annual Report documenting achievements of the past year and goals for the upcoming year.

•                     Positively carries out the charge and directives of the board per the city code.

•                     Made significant contributions or impacts to the community.

•                     Made significant contributions to the department which houses the board.

 

DISCUSSION:  The following boards/commissions submitted applications for consideration:

 

•                     Archaeological Commission

•                     Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission

•                     Commission on Aging

•                     Commission on Employment

•                     Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission

•                     Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee

•                     Traffic and Parking Board

 

Council will review the applications and will present an award to the successful board/commission  at its June 25, 2024 Legislative Meeting.

 

STAFF:

Gloria Sitton, City Clerk and Clerk of Council

Keia Waters, Deputy City Clerk