REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Brittany Mello, Administrative Services Director
PREPARED BY: Sandy Henderson, Senior Personnel Analyst
Subject:
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Approve the re-appointment of Katherine Elford to the Personnel Commission as recommended by City Council Liaisons Kim Carr and Natalie Moser
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Statement of Issue:
The Personnel Commission has two vacancies. The City Council is asked to consider the re-appointment of Katherine (Casey) Elford to the Personnel Commission for the remainder of the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable
Recommended Action:
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Approve the re-appointment of Katherine Elford to the Personnel Commission for the remainder of the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, as recommended by the City Council Liaisons Carr and Moser.
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Alternative Action(s):
Refer the matter back to the Council Liaisons for selection of other candidates to fill the vacancy.
Analysis:
The Personnel Commission is a five-member advisory body to the City Council, whose primary role is to conduct investigations and hear appeals on employee grievance matters or employee arbitration issues. Per Huntington Beach Municipal Code 2.72.060, the commissioners can serve for terms of 2 years.
The terms of Personnel Commissioners Patricia Quintana and Katherine Elford expired on June 30, 2022, creating two (2) vacancies for the following term July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.
Katherine Elford is eligible to serve a second consecutive term and has expressed her interest in continuing her service. As such, City Council Liaisons Carr and Moser has recommended her for re-appointment for Council consideration and approval.
Katherine (Casey) Elford - Attorney/Labor Relations consultant with experience in conflict management and resolution, specializing in labor and employment. Her educational ...
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