Title
Recourse for Advisory Board Decisions (B)
Explanation
On January 15, 2015 the City Commission referred a discussion of Recourse for Advisory Board Decisions to the Legislative and Organizational Policy Committee.
Sec. 2-245 of the Code of Ordinances states that all boards, committees and commissions appointed by the City Commission shall be advisory to and shall report to the City Commission, unless a charter provision or ordinance of the city shall otherwise provide. Sec. 2-247 defines an Advisory Board as "any board, commission, committee, or council whose powers, jurisdiction, and authority are solely advisory and do not include the final determination or adjudication of any personal or property rights, duties, or obligations. A Quasi-judicial or administrative board means any board, commission, committee, or council whose powers, jurisdiction, and authority include the final determination, or adjudication of any personal or property rights, duties, or obligations.
During the meeting of January 15, 2015, a citizen expressed concern regarding decisions made by advisory boards and any possible recourse available to citizens for those decisions.
Attached is a matrix including all City appointed Advisory Boards and Committees, their powers and duties, number of members, terms, residency requirements, and their quasi-judicial or administrative status.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) Direct the staff liaison and chairs for each Advisory Board to communicate with the applicant and attendees their rights, the appeal process, and section of the Code establishing that board; and 2) Remove this item from the Legislative and Organizational Policy Committee's referral list.