EQC Meeting Date: February 19, 2020
To: Members of the Environmental Quality Commission
From: Beth Kallestad, Program Coordinator
Title
New Commissioner Orientation and Existing Commissioner Refresher
Body
Action Requested:
The Environmental Commissioners receive an orientation to review duties and processes applicable to serving on this Commission.
Summary Report:
Staff will facilitate a Board and Commission New Member Orientation and Refresher that is being provided to all advisory boards and commissions. The following is an outline of the orientation:
1) Watch the Boards and Commissions Orientation Video and discuss any questions.
2) Review EQC enabling Ordinance in City Code (attached) Bylaws (attached), meeting agendas, roles and responsibilities. A Board/Commission Orientation document and the Northfield City Council Rules of Business & Meeting Rules (Jan 2019 update) (attached).
3) Please mark your calendars as we strongly encourage attendance of all boards and commissions at the following events:
a. State of the City Address: March 16, Weitz Center, Kracum Performance Hall, Carleton College. Doors open at 6 p.m., program starts at 6:30 p.m., social hour at 7:30 p.m.
b. Board and Commission Recognition Event: April 15, Weitz Center, Larson Family Meeting Room (236), Carleton College, 5pm - 6:30pm
c. Board and Commission Training Event: October 21, 2020, 5 - 6:30 PM, Location and to be determined.
d. Holiday Social and City Council Appreciation Reception: December, Date, Location and Time to be determined.
Board and Commission Excellence Award Form:
The following is a link to the Board and commission Excellence Award Form:
https://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/FormCenter/BoardCommissions-9/2020-Board-Member-Commissioner-Excellenc-421
Staff encourages individuals to consider nominating peers for excellence of their fellow Environmental Quality Commissioners for their work in 2020 (or current work). The award is given out at the April Board &...
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