Boards and Commission Application Review_Civil Service CommissionCopyrighted
April 1, 2024
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Application Review
SUMMARY: Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire
to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments
will be made at the next City Council meeting.
Mayoral selection of appointment to the Civil Service Commission
to be made at this meeting
Iowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of person(s)
selected by the Mayor for appointment to the Civil Service
Commission no less than thirty (30) days prior to a vote by the city
council. Vote on appointment to occur at the May 6, 2024, city council
meeting.
Civil Service Commission
One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2028 (Expiring term of Heathcote)
Applicant:
• Carla Heathcote, 2529 Stafford St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law,
§69.16A.
3 Commissioners total; currently 2 males /0 females
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Overview Sheet
Civil Service Commission Applicant
Details and Openings
Type
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Iowa Code Section 400.1 - Civil Service Appointments Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Iowa Code Section 69.16a Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Q&A Sheet Supporting Documentation
APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting,
Monday, April 1, 2024
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Mayoral selection of appointment to the Civil Service Commission to be made at
this meeting
Iowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of person(s) selected for
appointment to the Civil Service Commission no less than thirty (30) days prior to a vote
by the city council. Vote on appointment to occur at the May 6, 2024, city council meeting.
Civil Service Commission
One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2028 (Expiring term of Heathcote)
Applicant:
• Carla Heathcote, 2529 Stafford St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A.
3 Commissioners total; currently 2 males /0 females
CHAPTER 2
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SECTION:
2-2-1: Commission Created
2-2-2: Purpose
2-2-3: Internal Organization And Rules
2-2-4: Procedures For Operation
2-2-5: Membership
2-2-6: Oath
2-2-7: Terms
2-2-8: Vacancies
2-2-9: Officers/Organization
2-2-10: Meetings
2-2-11: Compensation
2-2-12: Removal
2-2-13: Powers
2-2-14: City Council To Furnish Meeting Room, Equipment, Recorder
2-2-15: Record Of Meetings And Personnel
2-2-16: Examination Of Applicants
2-2-17: Conduct Of Examinations; Certification Of Qualified Persons
2-2-18: Procedure For Conduct Of Hearing Appeals
2-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the civil service commission. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to conduct entrance examinations, conduct promotional examinations, and act as an appeals
board as provided in chapter 400 of the Iowa Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as may be necessary and which are not in
conflict with this code or the Iowa Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations.
(Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. Composition: The commission comprises three (3) residents of the city, appointed by the city council.
B. Age: Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
C. Special Qualifications:
1. Commissioners must be citizens of Iowa, eligible electors as defined in the Iowa Code, and may not hold or be a candidate
for any office of public trust.
2. The human rights director shall, ex officio, be a member, without vote.
3. Commissioners may not do any of the following:
a. Sell, or in any manner become parties, directly or indirectly, to any contract to furnish supplies, material, or labor to the city
unless the sale is made or the contract is awarded by competitive bid in writing, publicly invited and opened.
b. Have an interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or job of work or material or the profits thereof or services to be furnished
or performed for the city unless the contract or job is awarded by competitive bid in writing, publicly invited and opened.
D. Gender Balance: Membership on the commission must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code section 69.16A, relating to
gender balance. No person may be appointed or reappointed to the commission if that appointment or reappointment would cause
the number of members of one gender to be greater than one-half (1/2) of the membership of the commission plus one. If the city
has made a good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on the commission for a period of three (3) months but has
been unable to make a compliant appointment, the city must utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified
applicants. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015; amd. Ord. 47-22, 12-19-2022)
2-2-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the
commission following the appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the
commission. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is four (4) years or until such commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified. (Ord. 56-15,
9-8-2015)
2-2-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice chairperson, each to serve a term of one year. The city clerk, or
the city clerk's designee, is the clerk of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder
of the officer's unexpired term. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The commission meets monthly. When there is no business, there is no obligation to meet.
B. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the
commissioners.
C. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa open meetings law.
D. Attendance:
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the commission, without being
excused by the chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that the position be
declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
E. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the commission must be filed with the city council within
ten (10) working days after each meeting, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
F. Quorum: Two (2) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the
commissioners present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015; amd. Ord. 37-22,
11-7-2022 )
2-2-11: COMPENSATION:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses
while on official commission business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-
2015)
2-2-12: REMOVAL:
The mayor may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public hearing. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-13: POWERS:
The commission has the powers, duties, and responsibilities as outlined in chapter 400 of the Iowa Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-14: CITY COUNCIL TO FURNISH MEETING ROOM, EQUIPMENT, RECORDER:
The city council must provide suitable rooms in which the commission may hold its meetings and supply the commission with all
necessary equipment and a qualified shorthand reporter to enable it properly to perform its duties. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-15: RECORD OF MEETINGS AND PERSONNEL:
The commission must keep a record of all its meetings and also a complete individual service record of each civil service employee
which record must be permanent and kept up to date. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-16: EXAMINATION OF APPLICANTS:
Examinations for the positions in the city civil service are to be applicable and required of all applicants in accordance with the Iowa
Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-17: CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS; CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFIED PERSONS:
The commission must conduct examinations in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the state relative thereto, and for the
purpose of determining the qualifications of applicants for positions under civil service, and must duly certify to the city council a list
of the qualified persons as set forth in the Iowa Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-18: PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF HEARING APPEALS:
Notwithstanding chapter 1 of this title, the commission may adopt its own rules governing the procedure for the conduct of hearing
appeals. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
Dubuque
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2007-2012.2013
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 2017*2019
BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION
Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on
matters of interest to our community and its future.
The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13t" Street, Dubuque, IA. accepts applications for any Board
and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year from the date of receipt in the
Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies and reappointment requests require separate
applications.
DATE: March 24, 2024
NAME: Carla M Heathcote
BOARD/COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: Civil Service Commission
How did you hear about City of Dubuque Boards and Commissions?
❑ City of Dubuque Website
❑ City Life or another City of Dubuque Program
❑ City of Dubuque social media
❑ Through a friend
Other: Please specify: Family members having served in the past
GENDER (choose all that apply):
❑ Man
Lj Woman
❑ Trans or transgender (please specify):
❑ Another identity (please specify):
Note: Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirement in Iowa Code Section 69.16A
(PLEASE NOTE: you must live within the City of Dubuque to be eligible for a city board or commission)
STREET ADDRESS: 2529 Stafford Street
CITY, STATE and ZIP: Dubuque
PREFERRED PHONE NUMBER: (563 ) 581
_ 4799
E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES): cmheathcote@mchsi.com
JOB TITLE: Graphic Design Program Lead
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Northeast Iowa Community College
52001
You may attach additional pages if necessary.
PLEASE LIST YOUR EXPERIENCES, SKILLS, AND/OR EDUCATION THAT HAVE PREPARED YOU
FOR SERVICE ON THIS BOARD/COMMISSION:
Experience: One term on the Civil Service Commissioi
Skills: 20 years teaching at college level
Education: MFA Design
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING:
For the last three year I have actively + successfully fulfilled my duties on the Civil Service Commission with interest and dedication.
I wnuld welcome the opporti inity to nnntinuP ac a mamhar of this commiq-inn
DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE WORKING IN DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS:
Mentoring at a higher ed institution that has open enrollment means a diverse student body in terms of age, race, socio-economic + geographic
background, gender identification, and skill level is commonly present in the classroom.
DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE ENGAGING OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GATHER THEIR
INPUT AND OPINIONS:
As a naturally curious person, I actively engage with people. From grocery store clerks, to neighbors, to peers @ social gatherings, I commonly ask
people about their experiences within the community, future goals + plans, and will share references + resources that may benefit them.
Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: YES NO ?
If yes, which? -evil Service uommissioi.
Have you served on a City Board or Commission before: YES NO ?
If yes, which? Civil Service Commission
Have you participated in the City of Dubuque City Life Program: YES NO ?
If so, when?
Have you participated in an intercultural competency program offered through the City of Dubuque or other
organizations: YES , NO ?
If yes to the above question, please list the organization that offered the program and date of completion:
Multicultural Art Education, Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher, NAPE Equity + Diversity Training, NAPE Culturally Responsive Teaching
LIST TWO REFERENCES:
NAME: v1s Sue Davis, Owner, River Lights Bookstore, DBQ PHONE NUMBER: 163.556.4391
NAME: Vlr. Michael Gau, Dean, Northeast Iowa Comm College PHONE NUMBER: 63.556.5110
This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public.
Each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to
incumbency. Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee.
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation
arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office.
SIGNATURE: _� �S�Ga�n-
CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
X / X / 24 Indicates openings within 2023
Indicates board or commission is
subject to the provisions of Iowa Code
section 69.16A relating to gender
balance
AIRPORT COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 4 p.m., Airport Conf. Room
Public Member 1
Douglas
Brotherton
9/14/25
Public Member 2
Marianne
Kurtz -Weber
9/14/25
Public Member 3
Michael
Phillips
9/14/26
Public Member 4
Robert
Blocker
9/14/26
Public Member 5
Sue
Clemenson
9/14/24
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
County Rep.
Laurie
Guy
2/15/26
County Rep.
Mary
Goebel
2/15/26
Public Member 1
Open
Open
unknown
ZBA Rep.
Rena
Stierman
3/25/27
ZBA Rep.
Jonathan
McCoy
3/25/26
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
County Rep.
Open Open
12/31/26
County Rep.
Mary Goebel
12/31/26
Public Member 1
Open Open
12/31/26
ZAC Rep.
Richard Russell
7/1/24
ZAC Rep.
Matthew Mulligan
7/1/25
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.,
MFC or Varied locations
Business Pro 1
Noelle
Chesney
6/30/24
In Cultural & Entertain Dist. 1
Paula
Neuhaus
6/30/24
Out Cultural & Entertain Dist. 1
Thomas
Robbins
6/30/25
Public Member 1
Shirley
Davis-Orwoll
6/30/25
Public Member 2
Doug
Donald
6/30/26
Public Member 3
Susan
Riedel
6/30/26
Public Member 4
Nicholas
Haider
6/30/25
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
3 Yr. Term -Meets on Call; 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Altn. Commercial Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Altn. Electrical Construct Pro 1
Adam
Brown
1/1/27
Altn. HVAC Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Altn. Plumbing Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Altn. Residential Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Commercial Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Electrical Construct Pro 1
Thomas
Townsend
1/1/27
HVAC Construct Pro 1
Corey
Valaskey
1/1/27
Multidisciplinary Rep. 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Multidisciplinary Rep. 2
Open
Open
1/1/24
Plumbing Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Residential Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Open
Indicates Current Opening
** Indicates Public Member
representing board or commission
and appointed as a representative to
a separate board or commission
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m., Library
Public Member 1
Andrew
Bland
7/1/26
Public Member 2
A. Alanda
Gregory
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Victor
Lieberman
7/1/27
Public Member 4
Pam
Mullin
7/1/27
Public Member 5
Robert
Armstrong
7/1/24
Public Member 6
Christina
Monk
7/1/24
Public Member 7
Greg
Gorton
7/1/25
CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets on Call., Varied locations
Public Member 1
Pauline
Maloney
7/1/26
Public Member 2
Georgina
Guerrero
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Ronald
Tigges
7/1/26
Public Member 4
Open
Open
7/1/24
Public Member 5
Jennifer
Tigges
7/1/24
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY
4 Yr. term - Meets Quarterly
Public Member 1 ** Steven Drahozal 7/16/24
Public Member 2 Jared Mc Govern 7/16/24
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term
- Meets last Mon. of every third month,
3:30 p.m., Five Flags
Public Member 1
Danielle Jacobs
6/29/24
Public Member 2
Mc Kenzie Blau
6/29/25
Public Member 3
Brenda Christner
6/29/25
Public Member 4
Bryce Parks
6/29/24
Public Member 5
Rod Bakke
6/29/25
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
4 Year Term - Meets 2nd Wed., 4:15 p.m., City Hall
Public Member 1 Scott Crabill 4/6/26
Public Member 2 Carla Heathcote 4/6/24
Public Member 3 Daniel White 4/6/25
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m.,
Federal Bldg./Housing
Housing Commission Rep. 1
Renee
Kehoe
8/17/24
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 1
Kelly
Fox
2/15/26
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 2
Gerald
Hammel Jr.
2/15/27
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 3
Julie
Woodyard
2/15/24
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 4
Dominique
Jeter
2/15/25
Public Member 1
Sasha
Williams
2/15/24
Public Member 2 **
Dean
Boles
2/15/25
Public Member 3
Michelle
Hinke
2/15/25
Public Member 4
Gabriel
Mozena
2/15/26
Equity and Human Rights Commission
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Tus. 4:30 p.m., MFC Conf. room 2
Public Member 1
Carla
Anderson
1/1/25
Public Member 2
Enoc
Sanchez
1/1/26
Public Member 3
Matt
Zanger
1/1/26
Public Member 4
Jake
Kurczek
1/1/26
Public Member 5
Open
Open
1/1/24
Public Member 6
Theresa
Sampson
1/1/27
Public Member 7
Maiha
Jolet
1/1/25
Public Member 8
David
Heiar
1/1/24
Public Member 9
Michaela
Freiburger
1/1/25
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30
p.m., Federal Bldg.
Architect At -Large 1
Christina
Monk
7/1/26
Cathedral District 1
Open
Open
7/1/26
Jackson Park District 1
Janice
Esser
7/1/25
Langworthy District 1
Thea
Dement
7/1/26
Old Main District 1
Open
Open
7/1/24
Public Member 1
Melissa
Cassill
7/1/24
Public Member 2
William
Doyle
7/1/24
Public Member 3
Tim
Gau
7/1/24
West 11th District 1
Rick
Stuter
7/1/25
Interim District Rep. 1
Heidi
Pettit Unt1d15tnm.d°
"'me"`
made
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD
3 - Yr. Term - Meets on Call, 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Public Member 1
Mary
Gotz
1/1/27
Public Member 2
Luke
Hoffmann
1/1/27
Public Member 3
Open
Open
1/1/24
Public Member 4
Lynn
Sutton
1/1/27
Public Member 5
Jeff
Lenhart
1/1/27
HOUSING COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tues. (Jan, Aril, July,
Oct), 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Public Member 1 "
Renee
Kehoe
8/17/24
Public Member 2
Ross
Janes
8/17/24
Public Member 3
Rick
Merfeld
8/17/25
Public Member 4
Open
Open
8/17/24
Public Member 5
Sam
Wooden
8/17/24
Public Member 6
Cathy
Dickens
8/17/25
Public Member 7
Julietta
Scott
8/17/26
Public Member 8 "
Rick
Baumhover
8/17/25
Public Member 9 **
Amy
Eudaley
8/17/26
Section 8 Rep. 1
Open
Open
8/17/24
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 Yr. Term - Meets as needed, 7:30 a.m., Federal Bldg.
Housing Commission Rep. 1
Rick
Baumhover
8/17/25
Housing Commission Rep. 2
Amy
Eudaley
8/17/26
Public Member 1
Open
Open
8/17/25
Public Member 2
Jim
Holz
8/17/24
Public Member 3
Michelle
Becwar
8/17/24
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th
Wed.(Jan., April, July, Oct.) 3 p.m., City Hall
Public Member 1
Daniel
Garza
7/1/26
Public Member 2
Molly
Valaskey
7/1/24
Public Member 3
Phillip
Heim
7/1/24
Public Member 4
Joshua
Merritt
7/1/25
Public Member 5
Gary
Ruden
7/1/25
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Housing Commission Rep. 1
Rick
Merfeld
8/17/25
Public Member 1
Mark
Ward
7/1/26
Public Member 2
Michael
Rabagia
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Tyler
Stoffel
7/1/24
Public Member 4
Beth
McGrath
7/1/24
Public Member 5
Cliff
Conrad
7/1/25
Public Member 6
Open
Open
7/1/25
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Tues., 4:30 p.m. MFC/Varied locations
Public Member 1 **
Robin
Kennicker
6/30/26
Public Member 2
Ron
Axtell
6/30/26
Public Member 3
Jessica
Ochoa
6/30/26
Public Member 4
Jennifer
Tigges
6/30/24
Public Member 5
Lori
011endick
6/30/25
Public Member 6
Josh
Jorgenson
6/30/25
Public Member 7
Jason
Henkel
6/30/25
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Thur. 5:00 p.m. ,
Jule Op. & Train. Center
Commission Cross Rep. 1
Steven
Drahozal
7/16/24
Commission Cross Rep. 2
Robin
Kennicker
6/30/26
Commission Cross Rep. 3
Dean
Boles
2/15/25
Public Member 1
Sandra
Evans
7/1/25
Public Member 2
Adam
Hoffman
7/1/24
Public Member 3
Joshua
Chamberland
7/1/26
Public Member 4
Lalith
Jayawickrama
7/1/26
Public Member 5
Katharine
Connolly
7/1/24
Public Member 6
Jacob
Kohlhaas
7/1/25
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
3 Yr. Term
- Meets bi-monthly Sept. to May, 2nd Thur.
Intermodal Transit Station
Public Member 1
Open Open
7/30/25
Public Member 2
Open Open
7/30/26
Public Member 3
Greg Orwoll
7/30/26
Public Member 4
Dora Serna
7/30/26
Public Member 5
Matthew Esser
7/30/24
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Wed., 6:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg..
Public Member 1 **
Matthew
Mulligan
7/1/25
Public Member 2
Martha
Christ
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Carrie
Lohrmann
7/1/26
Public Member 4
Teri
Zuccaro
7/1/26
Public Member 5
Richard
Russell
7/1/24
Public Member 6
Ryan
Sempf
7/1/24
Public Member 7
Pat
Norton
7/1/25
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur., 5:30 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Public Member 1 Gwen
Kosel
3/25/24
Public Member 2 ** Keith
Ahlvin
3/25/25
Public Member 3 Jonathan
McCoy
3/25/26
Public Member 4 Rena
Stierman
3/25/27
Public Member 5 Matthew
Mauss
3/25/28
CIVIL SERVICE, §400.1
400.1 Appointment of commission.
1. In cities having a population of eight thousand or over and having a paid fire department
or a paid police department, the mayor, one year after a regular city election, with the approval
of the council, shall appoint three civil service commissioners. The mayor shall publish notice
of the names of persons selected for appointment no less than thirty days prior to a vote by
the city council. Commissioners shall hold office, one until the first Monday in April of the
second year, one until the first Monday in April of the third year, and one until the first Monday
in April of the fourth year after such appointment, whose successors shall be appointed for
a term of four years. In cities having a population of more than seventy thousand, the city
council may establish, by ordinance, the number of civil service commissioners at not less
than three.
2. For the purpose of determining the population of a city under this chapter, the federal
census conducted in 1980 shall be used.
[SS15, §1056-a32; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §5689; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, §365.1; C75, 77,
79, 81, §400.1]
92 Acts, ch 1118, §1; 95 Acts, ch 114, §3; 97 Acts, ch 162, §1, 9; 98 Acts, ch 1100, §55; 2002
Acts, ch 1134, §108, 115; 2007 Acts, ch 127, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 111, §1
Sun Dec 05 07:09:56 2021 Iowa Code 2022, Section 400.1 (15, 0)
VACANCIES — REMOVAL — TERMS, §69.16A
69.16A Gender balance.
1. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of the state established
by the Code, if not otherwise provided by law, shall be gender balanced. No person shall
be appointed or reappointed to any board, commission, committee, or council established
by the Code if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of
the board, commission, committee, or council of one gender to be greater than one-half
the membership of the board, commission, committee, or council plus one if the board,
commission, committee, or council is composed of an odd number of members. If the board,
commission, committee, or council is composed of an even number of members, not more
than one-half of the membership shall be of one gender. If there are multiple appointing
authorities for a board, commission, committee, or council, they shall consult each other to
avoid a violation of this section.
2. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of a political subdivision
of the state that are established by the Code, if not otherwise provided by law, shall be
gender balanced as provided by subsection 1 unless the political subdivision has made a
good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on a board, commission,
committee, or council in compliance with subsection 1 for a period of three months but
has been unable to make a compliant appointment. In complying with the requirements of
this subsection, political subdivisions shall utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting
the best qualified applicants. This subsection shall not prohibit an individual whose term
expires prior to January 1, 2012, from being reappointed even though the reappointment
continues an inequity in gender balance.
86 Acts, ch 1245, §2041; 87 Acts, ch 218, §8; 88 Acts, ch 1150, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 162, §1, 2
Referred to in §8D.3, 15E102, 15H.3, 23.3, 28A.7, 35A.2, 80.28, 84A.1A, 84A.4, 135.43, 135.109, 142A.3, 148.2A, 155A.2A, 159A.13,
216A.12, 216A.92A, 216A.132, 216A.162, 217.43, 235B.1, 252B.22, 256.5A, 256.35A, 272.3, 273.15, 284.15, 303A.5, 314.22, 418.5, 455A.20,
455B.150, 514E.2, 542.4, 904A.2A
Tue Nov 24 21:20:54 2020 Iowa Code 2021, Section 69.16A (14, 0)
Q: What are the new requirements for gender balance on city
boards and commissions?
A: During the 20091egislative session, legislation (HF243) was
passed that extends to cities and counties gender balance require-
ment for all appointive boards, commissions, committees and
councils created by the Iowa code. In other words, bodies cities
are required to have under Iowa code when they provide certain
functions or services, such as the planning and zoning commission,
library boards and the board of adjustment, with appointed (not
elected) members, must be gender balanced.
Q: What does `gender balanced' mean?
A: Gender balance means if the body has an even number of ap-
pointees, it must be evenly made up of men and women. For exam-
ple, three women and three men must serve on a six member board.
If the body has an odd number of appointees, it must be "one half
plus one" of either gender. For instance, if there are five members,
three could be men and the other two women, or vice versa.
Q: When do the changes go into effect?
A: Cities must have gender balanced boards, commissions, com-
mittees and councils by January 1, 2012. This does not prohibit an
individual whose term expires prior to January 1, 2012, from being
reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity
in gender balance; however, cities should start planning upcoming
appointments now, to ensure gender balance is reached by that date.
Making a chart of existing boards and upcoming vacancies, and/
or keeping track of current appointments and necessary recruit-
ing periods would be a good start to ensuring your city is tracking
gender balance, and is prepared for the January 1, 2012 implementa-
tion date.
Q: Is there any option if my city simply cannot find a person to
serve on the board or commission of the needed gender?
A: Yes. Under the new code section, cities that make a good faith
effort to find a qualified person of the necessary gender to fill the
position for a period of three months and are unable to do so may
appoint a person to the position regardless of the gender balance
requirement.
Q: What constitutes a "good faith effort"?
A: There is no hard and fast definition, but cities should be able
to demonstrate a legitimate effort during the three month time
period to recruit qualified members of the necessary gender, before
appointing a member that creates gender imbalance. In addition,
the legislation requires that cities must always "utilize a fair and
unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants," regard-
less of gender.
Q: Is there a reporting requirement?
A: No. The legislation did not include a reporting requirement;
however, many cities keep information on their boards and
commissions —including current members- posted online, to better
inform citizens of the makeup of local governing bodies.
Q: How can I recruit more women or men to volunteer for
these positions?
A: The Commission on the Status of Women has prepared a guide
to help cities learn how to recruit gender balanced boards and com-
missions. This resource can be found at www.women.iowa.gov/
whats_new/index.html. The Commission also prepared a guide
called the "Five Step Guide to City and County Boards and How to
Get Appointed" to be used as a tool by interested women to learn
more about how to get involved in city boards and commissions.
By Jessica Hyland Harder, League Government Affairs Counsel
September 2009 Cityscape 22