AGENDA DATE: 8/7/2024
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Title
Approval of Boards and Commissions Welcome Pamphlet
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Consider approval of a new Boards and Commissions welcome pamphlet
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Rosenberg, Borgersen, Morris, Wrabel
PRESENTER (S): None
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: After the May 10, 2023, Board of Supervisors retreat, the staff from the Clerk’s, Attorney’s, and Executive’s Offices met to identify next steps in developing orientation and onboarding materials and programing, and to bring back recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Resilient, Equitable & Engaged Community - Design programs and services that promote an equitable, engaged and climate-resilient community.
DISCUSSION: After meeting with the County Executive’s Office and the County Attorney’s Office, the Clerk conducted research and outreach to other localities on methods of orientation. Many localities provide a welcome letter and guidelines for members to observe while serving on a Board or Commission. The Clerk’s Office determined that an introductory pamphlet to Albemarle County’s Boards and Commissions would provide a streamlined approach to delivering a welcome message from the Board of Supervisors to new appointees and provide them with essential information regarding their appointment.
The Clerk’s office drafted the content of the pamphlet, worked with CAPE on the layout and formatting, and consulted with the County’s Attorney’s office for legal compliance. If the Board approves the welcome pamphlet, Welcome to an Albemarle County Board, Committee, or Commission (Attachment A), a copy will be mailed to appointees with their appointment letter.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no impact to the FY 2025 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board approve the Welcome to an Albemarle County Board, Committee, or Commission pamphlet (Attachment A) for mailing with letters of appointment.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Welcome to an Albemarle County Board, Committee, or Commission Pamphlet