2017/12/06 Council Agenda Packet

f The Committee shall strive for consensus in its recommendations. However, if consensus cannot be reached, a majority of Committee members voting shall constitute the recommendations of the Committee. Committee members may submit minority or supplemental reports regarding the Committee's recommendations. Any such report(s) will be transmitted to the City Council along with the recommendations of the Committee. The Committee will require staff assistance to conduct its work. This will include: a "District Master"who can advise on such matters as geography and population, GIS capabilities, legal advice and a facilitator for the Committee's work. The Council believes the GIS and legal advice can be provided by existing City of Everett staff. A budget estimate for the District Master and facilitator will need to be developed and included in the FY 2018 budget. How shall we select the Committee? Selection of Committee members It is the intention of the City Council that this Committee is comprised primarily of individuals who have relevant experience and are committed to an open and thoughtful examination of the issues associated with governance and geographic representation. We recommend inviting applications from the public. Each City Council member and the Mayor nominate one member from the applicants, and the Committee chooses another. That would provide for 9 members on the Committee. 56