06-20 - 03-21 - Amend Human Services Foundation Membership Resolution 06-20 March 21, 2006
Member Shaffer introduced the following item and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION
MEMBERSHIP AND TERM
WHEREAS, in Resolution 91-102 the City Council established the Golden Valley
Foundation and revised its membership in Resolutions 92-42, 94-22, and 99-70; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to further revise the membership
provisions for the Foundation to replace a representative of the Human Rights Commission
with a citizen-at-large, totaling seven citizen-at-large members, and discontinuing the
service of a Council Member as a member of the Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has changed its term of appointment for all boards and
commissions to start on May 1 and wishes the Human Services Foundation term to be
consistent with the City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that provisions of Resolutions 92-42, 94-22
and 99-70 are hereby rescinded and the following new provisions are adopted:
I. MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Golden Valley Human Services Foundation is advisory to the City Council in
the following responsibilities:
A. Identifying the community's needs for human services.
B. Developing guidelines to evaluate funding requests and allocate funds
available to human service organizations that meet the identified needs of
the community.
C. Determining funds needed and strategies to provide funding through
charitable gambling proceeds, fundraisers, or community events.
II. MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS
A. Membership
Emphasis in appointments will be based on knowledge of human service
needs in the community through participation in community organizations,
experience and knowledge of fundraising, and evidence of a personal
commitment to the delivery of human service needs.
1. Membership shall consist of the following:
a. seven citizens-at-large
b. five business or community organization members
2. Persons involved with agencies or groups that anticipate soliciting funds
from the Foundation should not seek appointment.
B. Meetings
Golden Valley Human Services Foundation By-Laws will identify regular
meeting times.
Resolution 06-20 - Continued March 21, 2006
III. APPOINTMENTS, TERM AND VACANCIES
A. Appointments
Appointments shall be for terms effective through May 1 and the Council will
appoint the appropriate members.
B. Term
Members will serve two-year staggered terms and may be extended until a
successor is appointed and confirmed.
C. Vacancies
If a vacancy occurs before the end of the term, interim appointments will be
made by the Council.
IV. REPORTING
A. Annual Allocation Report
The Foundation shall recommend allocations for the upcoming year to the
City Council for their approval by before the final City budget is adopted.
B. Fundraising Report
The Foundation shall recommend all fundraising events for approval by the
City Council.
C. By-Laws
Any changes to the Foundation's By-Laws must be approved by the Council.
D. Special Reports
The Foundation can make special reports to the Council to consider
emergency requests or adjustments caused by revenue shortfalls, but it
must justify the need for consideration outside the parameters of the annual
allocation report.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk 110
Resolution 06-20 - Continued March 21, 2006
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Loomis, Pentel,
Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: Freiberg, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature
attested by the City Clerk.