CC 01-19-2021 Item No. 17 Commissioner's Handbook Update_Staff PresentationCommissioner’s Handbook Update January 19, 2021CC 1-19-2021 Item No. 17
Background●Handbook is a guide to roles and responsibilities for commissioners●Provided at time orientation●Designed to be a reference for basic protocols and requirements●Update part of Council approved FY 20-21 City Work Program
Updates●Shortened from 32 pages to 10 pages●Improved readability and user-friendliness ●Incorporated relevant recommendations adopted by Council to improve commission engagement and standardize protocols●Links to online resources for Brown Act, Rosenberg’s Rules of Order, FPPC, and City policies
Feedback●Joint Commission Meeting on 11/30 to receive feedback (Attachment B)●It is more user friendly and would be more likely to be used●Some adjustments for clarity●Concerns about too many required periodic written updates, reports, and website requirements ●Specific questions on Brown Act and Rosenberg’s that will be addressed in training
Recommended Action●Approve the updated Commissioner Handbook and provide any input