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File #: 26-238    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Information/Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/16/2025 In control: Heritage Preservation Commission
On agenda: 5/6/2026 Final action:
Title: Annual Board and Commission Onboarding and Refresher.
Indexes: Board and Commission Onboarding
Attachments: 1. 1 - Board and Commission Rules of Business, 2. 2 - City Council & Board/Commission Member Guide, 3. 3 - Board and Commission Member Orientation Video, 4. 4 - Youth on Board Handout, 5. 5 - Northfield City Code/Charter, 6. 6 - 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, 7. 7 - 2045 Comprehensive Plan
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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Date: May 6, 2026

To: Heritage Preservation Commission

From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner

Title
Annual Board and Commission Onboarding and Refresher.

Body
Action Requested:
City of Northfield board and commission members are required to review the attached information as part of their annual onboarding and refresher as they begin a new year of service on their respective board or commission.

Summary Report:
Annually, the Administration Department prepares an agenda item for all board and commission members addressing routine administrative requirements, including completion of required forms, review of guiding documents, and awareness of any procedural or policy updates. This item serves as onboarding for newly appointed members and as a refresher for returning members.

Beginning in 2026, the appointment timeline for most City boards and commissions has been adjusted, with terms ending April 30 and beginning May 1. As a result, this agenda item and related training have been moved to May or June (for boards and commissions that meet in even months).

Board and commission members are required to review the information outlined below. Staff will provide additional explanations and answer questions at the meeting, as needed.

Contact Information Verification
* Board and commission members are asked to notify staff of any changes to their contact information, including email address, phone number, or mailing address. Members who wish to verify the information currently on file may contact Administration staff or their staff liaison.

Required Forms
* Oath of Office
o Required for all newly appointed members.
o Staff will provide and notarize the oath at the meeting.
o Members unable to attend should contact their staff liaison to arrange for completion of the oath prior to the next board or commission meeting.
* Public Disclosure Form
o Boards/Commission with Annual Requirem...

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