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File #: 23-673    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing/General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/11/2023 In control: Cultural Commission
On agenda: 6/5/2023 Final action:
Title: Election of Cultural Commission Chair and Vice Chair to serve a One Year Term for FY2023/24
REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION

SUBJECT
Title
Election of Cultural Commission Chair and Vice Chair to serve a One Year Term for FY2023/24

Report
BACKGROUND
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Cultural Commission appoints a Chair to facilitate the monthly meetings and a Vice Chair to serve in the role of meeting facilitator in the event the Chair is unavailable. The role of the Chair is to facilitate monthly meetings, speak at City Council meetings when necessary, and work with Staff Liaison on preparing the agenda for Regular Meetings and, if any, Special Meetings. The role of the Vice Chair is to fulfill the roles and the responsibilities of the Chair when the Chair is unavailable.

DISCUSSION
The Cultural Commission may nominate individuals for the position of Chair and/or Vice Chair. The individuals nominated can either accept or decline. Commissioners may cast one vote for one candidate/Commissioner for the position of Chair and may cast one vote for one candidate/Commissioner for the position of Vice Chair. The candidate with the most votes for each position will assume the responsibilities for the fiscal year 2023/24.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.

PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Cultural Commission's agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov
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