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An ordinance modifying the structure of various boards and commissions to enhance operations and comply with provisions of the Metropolitan Charter.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government depends on boards and commissions for key functions; and
WHEREAS, boards and commissions of the Metropolitan Government are primarily composed of volunteer citizens with passion and expertise in relevant subject areas; and
WHEREAS, due to the manner in which membership term end dates are calculated, many boards and commissions have seen a clustering effect for term end dates; and
WHEREAS, boards and commissions best function when terms are staggered to reduce the likelihood of high member turnover in a short period; and
WHEREAS, the issue of clustered term end dates can be mitigated by calculating term end dates based on the seat's previous term end date rather than the seat's newest appointment date; and
WHEREAS, attendance by appointed and elected members at board and commission meetings is vital to the mission, goals, and effective operation of the respective boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Charter prohibits Council members from serving as voting members on boards and commissions not created by the Metropolitan Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Chapter 2.64.070 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is established as follows:
2.64.070 Term commencement; Attendance requirements.
A. This subsection shall apply to all boards and commissions that are created by action of the metropolitan council, whether by resolution or ordinance.
B. Notwithstanding any resolution, ordinance, or other provision of this code to the contrary, the terms for all members of boards and commissions who are appointed or reappointed on or after December 1, 2024 shall be deemed to have begun the day after the term of the member who previously occupied the board ...
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