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~/ Elk _ River REQUEST FOR ACTION To Item Number Ci Council 3 v Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent Ma 17, 2010 Tina Allard, Ci Clerk Item Description Reviewed by Amendment to the Advisory Board and Commission Policy Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Council motion approving the following amendment to the Advisory Board and Commission Policy: 16. Removal From Office EDA and HBA The City Council may remove an EDA or HRA commissioner when in its judgment the public welfare will be promoted by removal. Causes for removal include, but are not limited, to inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office. The commissioner must be given a copy of the charges at least 10 days prior to a hearing at which the commissioner has an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. The Council may temporarily suspend a commissioner until the hearing process. The commissioner shall immediately be reinstated if the charges have not been substantiated. When a commissioner is removed, a record of the proceedings shall be filed with the city clerk (MN Statutes 134.09, 412.111, 469.010). All Other Commission/Board Members The Council may remove any commission/board member when in its judgment the public welfare will be promoted by the removal. (MN Statutes 412.111) All commission and board members should be aware that criminal penalties may apply depending on the nature of the violation. Background/Discussion At the May 10 worksession Council agreed to the above-mentioned amendment to the Advisory Board and Commission Policy and asked the changes be brought back in the policy on a future Consent Agenda. The amendment is at the top of page 5 of the attached policy. Attachments ^ Advisory Board and Commission Policy Action Motion by Second by Vote Follow Up S:\Public Bodies\Council\Council RCA\Boards\2010\Advisory Board Language.doc