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City Council Office recommending advise and consent interviews for pending Planning Commission appointments.
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Presenter:
Mike Applegarth
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Description/Background:
Utah Code Annotated Section 10-3b-202(1)(d)(ii) permits the Mayor in the Council-Mayor form of government to appoint, with the City Council's advice and consent members of a statutory commission such as the Planning Commission. The Sandy City Land Development Code Chapter 15A-03-03 also requires the Council's advice and consent of Planning Commission members.
Planning Commissioners serve voluntarily. The qualifications for Planning Commissioners are listed in the Land Development Code as follows: "Members of the Planning Commission shall be selected from residents of the City with experience in related fields including planning, architecture, real estate, law, engineering, land development, contracting, or substantial community involvement." The City Council relies heavily on the Planning Commission to conduct public hearings and make recommendations on land use proposals such as rezone of property and other changes to the Land Development Code. The Planning Commission also hears and decides on proposed site plans.
Administration has recently requested the Council's advice and consent on four new Planning Commissioners and the conversion of one alternate member to a regular member. The City Council does not have a policy or consistent practice with respect to providing advice and consent for voluntary, citizen appointments, whether an interview should be conducted, what documentation is required if any, etc. In consultation with the Chair, the Council Office has requested through the Community Development Department a statement of qualifications and a criminal background check for each prospective Planning Commissioner. Resolutions approving the new appointments have been prepared and are on the February 27 Consent Calendar.
The interviews for the prospecti...
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