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