Title
Consideration of Appointments to the Citizens' Unity Commission (CUC)
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The terms of Erica Spencer, Steven Wendell and Ellen Velissarios expired on June 30, 2021, and are all eligible for reappointment to second terms until June 30, 2025.
Michael Harper submitted his resignation on November 20, 2020. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to a full term to expire January 31, 2026.
Barbara Washer submitted her resignation on November 17, 2021. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired portion of her term until October 31, 2023.
The terms of Luretta Ray and Mary Wallace ended on June 30, 2021, and they are not eligible for reappointment. Council is being asked to appoint individuals to full first terms until January 31, 2026.
The board is recommending the removal of Trevor Hutson and Joiecel Riviera for failure to adhere to CUC bylaws. Council is being asked to appoint individuals to fill the unexpired portions of their terms until June 30, 2023.
Willie Anderson's term ended on June 30, 2021, and did not want to be reappointed. NOTE: The board is working on changing the by-laws to reduce the number of members by one to avoid any ties when voting.
There are individuals in the Board Bank who have expressed a desire to serve on this board. Those applications are being provided to Council.
Current Demographics
Name of Board # of Members # of Vacancies Gender Age Ethnicity
CUC 20 10 Male - 5 33-18 - 2 African American - 5
51-34 - 3
Female - 7 70-52 - 2 African American - 4
51-34 - 4 Asian - 1
33-18 - 1 Caucasian - 1
Hispanic - 1
Applicants Currently Serving on Other Board/Commissions:
Madonna Flores currently serves on H-NN CSB until June 30, 2024.
Kiufordis Khasidis currently serves on the Peninsula Stadium Authority until September 13, 2021.
Brad Young currently serves on the Grievance Board until June 30,...
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