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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution: (1) Approving the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee's (EHRAC) Recommendation to Amend the EHRAC Bylaws to Allow for Up to a Three-Year Term for the Labor Representative Seat; and (2) Amending the Bylaws Pertaining to Scheduling Regular Meetings to be Consistent with Other City Bodies.
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Meeting Date: May 23, 2022
Contact Person/Dept.: Onyx Jones / Administrative Services Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/18/2022)
Department Approval: Onyx Jones, Assistant City Manager (05/18/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council: adopt a Resolution (1) approving the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee's (EHRAC) recommendation to amend the EHRAC Bylaws to allow for up to a three-year term for the Labor Representative seat; and (2) amending the Bylaws pertaining to scheduling regular meetings to be consistent with other City bodies.
BACKGROUND
The EHRAC consists of nine members appointed by City Council, including seven Members at large, one youth representative and one Labor Representative.:
The current process provides that employees who are members of one of the City's six bargaining units may submit an application directly to the City Clerk's office, to be considered by City Council, to serve a one-year term as the Labor Representative, with a maximum of two terms.
DISCUSSION
During the March 22, 2022 regular EHRAC meeting, the EHRAC requested that staff review a Bylaw change such that the term of the Labor Representative Seat remain at one year, but with the option for the Representative to remain in the seat for up to three years. On page three (3) of t...
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