[MC 2005-07, § 1, April 4, 2005]
The purpose of this article is to foster the openness of government
and provide citizens with information concerning the various positions
on Appointed Boards, Commissions and Agencies which exist within the
City of Plainfield. The Article further provides for a procedure whereby
a citizen can indicate his/her desire to serve on a particular board,
agency or commission. Finally, the Article provides for a notification
process so that those citizens who have indicated a desire to hold
a position will be notified when that position is under consideration
for appointment and will ultimately be notified as to the action that
was taken.
[MC 2005-07, § 1, April 4, 2005]
The following terms as used in this article shall have the meaning
set forth below unless the context within which the term is used clearly
provides for a different meaning:
(a)
APPOINTING AUTHORITY — The official or body which by virtue
of statutory law or by ordinance or resolution is given the authority
to appoint a person to hold a particular position on a City board,
commission or agency.
(b)
APPOINTED MUNICIPAL POSITION — Any appointed position to a
City board, commission or agency.
[MC 2005-07, § 1, April 4, 2005]
The City Clerk shall cause a register of appointed positions
to City boards, commission or agencies to be prepared and maintained.
Such register shall be made available on the City's website within
a year after the enactment of this article and at the City Hall within
(30) days of enactment of this article and shall set forth at least
the following:
(a)
Title of each appointed municipal position
(b)
Brief description of the positions' powers and duties
(c)
Any special credentials or qualifications required to hold the position
(d)
The length of term for the position
(e)
The name of the person currently holding the position, the expiration
date of his or her term, and the number of vacant seats on the board
or commission
(f)
The dates/times and frequency of any meetings which the holder of
the position must attend
[MC 2005-07, § 1, April 4, 2005]
The City Clerk shall maintain a current updated listing of all
existing vacancies for each appointed municipal position within the
municipality. Such list shall be made available in accordance with
the City's fee schedule at the City Clerk's office and shall, in addition,
be posted by the City Clerk on a bulletin board maintained for public
announcements in the Municipal Building.
[MC 2005-07, § 1, April 4, 2005]
Unless essential for the proper functioning and/or carrying on of business of the local agency upon which the vacancy has occurred, a vacancy shall not be filled for a period of twenty-one (21) days from its posting in order to allow interested persons time to submit applications as provided in Section 3:39-6 below.
[MC 2005-07, § 1, April 4, 2005]
The City Clerk shall maintain an application form to be completed
by any person interested in serving in an appointed municipal position.
Such application shall, at a minimum, contain the following information.
[MC 2005-07, § 1, April 4, 2005]
Any person interested in serving in an appointed municipal position
may file an application for such position with the City Clerk. Such
application(s) may be filed at any time, whether or not the appointed
municipal position sought is vacant. A person may withdraw his or
her application at any time.
[MC 2005-07, § 1, April 4, 2005]
The City Clerk shall maintain all filed applications in a file
or binder, segregated for each board or commission. Applications shall
be considered void after two (2) years unless renewed by the applicant.
[MC 2005-07, § 1, April 4, 2005]
The appointing authority shall conduct such review, investigation
and/or interviews as the appointing authority deems necessary or advisable,
in its discretion.
