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CITY OF COLTON MEMORANDUM Office of the Mayor and Council Date: October 14, 1997 To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers From: Councilmember Kelly J. Chastain �n i� P eras& Subject: Board/Commission Orientation Procedure CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21,1997 This is a formal request directing staff to develop and implement a Board/Commission Orientation Procedure. The intent of implementing such a procedure is to familiarize each newly appointed Commissioner with the City and its operations. Implementation of such a procedure would allow Board Members and Commissioners to fully understand the purpose, goals, obligations, ethics and standards they are expected to uphold. Upon inception, the initial Orientation shall be a one-time orientation for existing Commissioners. Thereafter, all newly appointed Board Members and Commissioners shall go through the orientation process on a one-to-one basis with the Department Director. Recommendation to include, but not limited to, the following items as a standard part of the orientation: • Hold an orientation after the General Election (or as needed for new appointments) • Hold orientation within 30 days of appointment Make orientation mandatory to ensure completion of filing forms, etc. Orientation shall include the respective Department Director Manual of Procedures Certificate of Appointment Commissioner's Handbook (books would be considered City property and shall be returned to the City upon completion of their term of office) Tour of the District and/or City It is my firm belief that the City would greatly benefit by implementing a Board/ Commission Orientation Procedure. Therefore, I respectfully request for your consideration and concurrence directing staff to develop, implement and maintain a standard Board/Commission Orientation Procedure. KJC: adiF Item No. 21