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E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y
Planning Commission Regular Meeting: April 25, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Election of Chairperson, and
Vice Chairperson
AGENDA SECTION:
Elections
PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development
Director AGENDA NO. 2.
ATTACHMENTS: None APPROVED BY: KL
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the Planning
Commission for the year 2017.
BACKGROUND
The Bylaws of the Planning Commission require the election of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson at
its annual meeting which is the first meeting in April. After the 2016 elections the Chairperson was Melissa
Kenninger; and Vice Chairperson was Pamela VanderWiel.
DISCUSSION
Following is the procedure to conducting an election of a new position:
The current Chairperson will begin by asking the Commission for nominations for the position of
Chairperson.
Nominations do not require a "second."
After nominations are made, there should be a motion made to close the nominations.
A second is necessary to close the nominations.
The Commission needs to vote to close the nominations. Ayes/Nays are needed.
If only one nomination is made, the following motion could be used:
"Motion to elect by unanimous consent to the position of Chairperson."
A second to the motion is necessary.
Ayes/Nays are needed.
If more than one nomination is made:
The current Chairperson will request a show of hands for each nominee and record the votes.
Based upon the show of hands, a motion should be made by the Chairperson:
"Motion that is elected to the position of Chairperson."
A second to the motion is necessary.
Ayes/Nays are needed.
The process is then repeated for the position of Vice-Chairperson.
The newly elected Chairperson will preside over meetings beginning with the April 25, 2017, Planning
Commission meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Elect a Chairperson, and Vice Chairperson for the Planning Commission for the year 2017.