A. Qualifications: Members appointed to the Community Engagement Commission must, at all times, be 1) residents of the City of Liberty Lake, or 2) operate a business within the City limits while a member of the Community Engagement Commission.
B. Appointment: Members appointed to the Community Engagement Commission shall be recommended by the Mayor to the City Council through an application process. All applications shall be submitted to the City Council for review with the list of the Mayor's recommendations for appointments. Members will be confirmed by a majority vote of at least four (4) members of the City Council. Community Engagement members shall be selected without respect to political affiliations and shall serve without compensation.
1. Number Of Members: The Community Engagement Commission shall initially consist of a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of nine (9) members. As additional areas are identified or established, additional members may be requested by the Community Engagement Commission. Any additional members shall be appointed as set forth in this chapter.
2. The goal will be to have a balanced body of representation of the City's neighborhoods and for the Community Engagement Commission to reflect the population of the City which includes ensuring that there is representation from all generations of residents, including youth and senior citizens.
3. The Mayor may recommend appointments for members based upon the following areas:
a. North of I-90: Two (2) members (positions 1 and 6);
b. South of I-90 and west of Liberty Lake Road: Two (2) members (positions 2 and 7);
c. South of I-90, east of Liberty Lake Road and North of Mission: Two (2) members (positions 3 and 8);
d. South of I-90, east of Liberty Lake Road, and South of Mission: Two (2) members (positions 4 and 9); and
e. One (1) at large member (position 5).
In the event the Community Engagement Commission moves to seek additional members up to the maximum number of members, such additions shall be appointed based upon those areas identified herein.
C. Terms: The terms for the initial members in odd numbered positions shall be two (2) year terms and the terms for the initial member(s) in even numbered positions shall be three (3) year terms; provided that an initial members term may be less than two (2) or three (3) years depending on appointment to allow for expiring terms at the end of a calendar year. The initial members and their terms shall be proposed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. All subsequent terms shall be for a three (3) year period with terms expiring on December 31. No member of the Community Engagement Commission shall be appointed to more than two (2) terms. Commissioner names, phone numbers and email contact information will be supplied to the Mayor and City Council.
D. Resignation: If a member is unable to complete their term of service, a letter of resignation shall be sent to the Mayor indicating the effective date of the resignation.
E. Removal: Members of the Community Engagement Commission may be removed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the City Council, for neglect of duty, conflict of interest, malfeasance in office, or other just cause or for unexcused absences for three (3) consecutive regular meetings. Failure to qualify as to residency shall constitute an immediate forfeiture of office. The decision of the City Council regarding membership on the Community Engagement Commission shall be final and without appeal.
F. Vacancies: Vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as for appointments.
G. Conflict Of Interest: Members of the Community Engagement Commission shall fully comply with the Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers, Chapter 42.23 RCW, Appearance of Fairness, Chapter 42.36 RCW, and such other rules and regulations as may be adopted from time to time by the City Council regulating the conduct of any person holding appointive office within the City. No elected official or City employee may be a member of the Community Engagement Commission. (Ord. 277, 9-7-2021)