REPORT TO GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Review and Discussion of Mayoral Certificates of Recognition and Possible Recommendations to bring forth to the City Council for Consideration
Report
BACKGROUND
As background, Council Policy 020 ("Proclamations, Commendations and Certificates of Recognition") provides guidelines to identify the authority, criteria, and procedure for the recognition of individuals, groups, organizations, businesses, special periods of observance, or special occasions through the issuance of proclamations, commendations, or certificates of recognition.
At the March 4, 2024 Governance and Ethics Committee meeting, staff presented information and background on Council Policy 020 for review and discussion as requested by the Committee. At the June 3, 2024 Governance and Ethics Committee meeting, staff returned with proposed revisions to Council Policy 020 based on Committee input from the March meeting. After a discussion of the options presented, the Committee approved the staff's recommendations for amendments for Council Policy 020 and directed staff to forward to the City Council for consideration. The Committee also directed staff to return to a future Committee meeting to continue discussions on amending "Mayoral Certificates of Recognition." The request was to consider the addition of the District Councilmember's signature, in addition to the Mayor's signature, on Mayoral Certificates of Recognition.
Consequently, at the September 10, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council approved amendments to Council Policy 020 ("Proclamations, Commendations and Certificates of Recognition") (Attachment 1) which included the addition of District Certificates of Recognition and the addition of full City Council signatures on Proclamations and Commendations.
As directed by the Committee, this item will be brought forth at the October 4, 2024 Governance and Ethics Committee to further discuss Mayoral Certificates of Recognit...
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