Boards and Commissions Appointments Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commissions Appointments
SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through June 30, 2018 (Vacant term of Henkels -
Business Professional in the cultural and entertainment district)
Applicant:
Matthew Gregory, 1560 Iowa St. Unit 3 (Qualifies for Business
Professional in the cultural and entertainment district)
Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
One, 3 year term through August 17, 2018 (Vacant term of Holz)
Applicant:
Jim Holz, 3010 Indiana Court
Human Right Commission
One, 3-year term through January 1 , 2016 (Vacant term of Lenhart)
Applicants:
Sarah Fisher, 3045 Kaufmann
Angela Jones, 2413 Pearl St. (Additional Applicant)
Adrienne Scott, 1365 Solon St. (Additional Applicant)
R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/4 female/1 vacancy
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ 9-8-15 Boards Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
❑ 9-8-15 Latest Listings Supporting Documentation
❑ 9-8-15 Vacancies Supporting Documentation
❑ Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Application Supporting Documentation
❑ Housing Trust Fund Advisory Commission Application Supporting Documentation
❑ Human Rights Commission Applications Supporting Documentation
❑ Gender Balance Law Supporting Documentation
❑ Gender Balance Q&A Sheet Supporting Documentation
VACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting of
Tuesday September 8, 2015
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 t Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Historic Preservation Commission
Two, 3-year terms through July 1 , 2018 (Vacant terms of Krueger At-Large) and (Rapp
Old Main District - Interim)
Applicants:
Susan Price, 653 Y2 White St. (Qualifies for At-Large)
D. Joseph Rapp, 27 Locust St. (Old Main District — Interim)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/1 female/4 vacancy
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through October 1 , 2018 (Expired term of Koch)
Applicant:
David Koch, 1950 Admiral St.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through June 30, 2018 (Vacant term of Henkels - Business
Professional in the cultural and entertainment district)
Applicant:
Matthew Gregory, 1560 Iowa St. Unit 3 (Qualifies for Business Professional in the
cultural and entertainment district)
Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
One, 3 year term through August 17, 2018 (Vacant term of Holz)
Applicant:
Jim Holz, 3010 Indiana Court
Human Right Commission
One, 3-year term through January 1 , 2016 (Vacant term of Lenhart)
Applicants:
Sarah Fisher, 3045 Kaufmann
Angela Jones, 2413 Pearl St (Additional Applicant)
Adrienne Scott, 1365 Solon St. (Additional Applicant)
R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit St
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/4 female/ 1 vacancy
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
As prepared for the Council Meeting 9-8-15
AIRPORT COMMISSION-4 Yr. Term HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. -Airport 3 Yr. Term, 3rd Tues.4:00 p.m. Fed Bldg.
Douglas Brotherton 09/14/17 Ronald White Tenant/Landlordlssue. 01/11/16
Chris Even 09/14/17 David Young Tenant/Landlordlssue. 01/11/17
Steven Accinelli 09/14/18 Mary Gotz Tenant/Landlordlssue. 01/11/18
Robert Blocker 09/14/18 Vacant Vacant Tenant/Landlordlssue. 01/11/18
Amy Wagner 09/14/16 Robert Schaub Tenant/Landlordlssue. 01/11/16
Al RPORT ZO NI NG BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS HOUSING COMMISSION
5 Yr.Term,Meets on Call 1 3 Yr. Term,4th Tues.4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Darlene Burds(At Will) County Representative 02/15/16 Vacant Vacant 08/17/15
Jeff Cremer City ZBARep. 02/15/18 David Wall 08/17/16
Ron Koppes(At Will) County Representative 02/15/16 Dorothy Schwendinger Trust Fund Rep 08/17/16
Vacant Vacant City ZBARep. 02/15/19 Ricardo Woods 08/17/16
Vacant Vacant Appointed by 4 memb.(chair)u n known Rick Baumhover 08/17/17
Amy Eudaley Trust Fund Rep 08/17/17
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION Anna Fernandes 08/17/15
6 Yr. Term-Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call Patricia Foster 08/17/15
Vacant Vacant Appointed by4 members 12/31/14 Vacant Vacant 08/17/15
Linda Lucy(At Will) County Representative 12/31/14 Robert McDonell 08/17/18
Marianne Krause(At Will 2011 County Representative 12/31/14
Michael Belmont City ZAC Rep res entative 12/31/16 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Thomas Henschel City ZAC Representative 12/31/16 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Mon. City Hall Annex
Tom LoGuidice 01/01/16
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION Ashley Melchert 01/01/17
3 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Tues., Library Board Room Tanya Engling 01/01/17
Vacant Vacant BusinessProfessionalJn 06/30/15 Miquel Jackson 01/01/17
Gina Siegert Business Professional-Out 06/30/18 Anthony Allen 01/01/18
Ellen Henkels At-Large 06/30/18 Frederick Davis Jr. 01/01/18
Katherine Kluseman Arts Rep 06/30/16 Vacant Vacant 01/01/16
Marina O'Rourke-Rosenow Arts Rep 06/30/16 Shirley Templeton Vaughn 01/01/18
Susan Riedel Arts Rep 06/30/16 Dr. Susan Stone 01/01/16
Jessica Teckemeyer Arts Rep 06/30/16
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORYCOMMISSION
BOARD OF APPEALS-BUILDING CODE 3 Yr. Term, Meets Drily;4th Wed.3 p.m. City Hall"A"
3 Yr.Term,Meets on Call Paul Lassance 07/01/17
Chuck Carr(At Will) General Contractor 08/01/15 Brad Chalmers 07/01/15
F.James Kolf Architect/Engineer 08/01/16 Rachael Ferraro 07/01/18
Vacant Vacant Journeyman Carpenter 08/01/16 Stephen Reisdorf 07/01/16
Vacant Vacant ADA Representative 08/01/14 Gary Ruden 07/01/16
Vacant Vacant At-Large 08/01/14
Marla Cruise ADA Representative 08/01/15 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Richard Luchsinger At-Large 08/01/18 4 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur.4 p.m. Library
Patricia Poggemiller 07/01/18
BOARD OF REVIEW(City and County) Jon D. Trotter 07/01/18
6 Yr. Term, Meets May 1-30 Pat Maddux 07/01/19
Laure Lewis 01/01/19 Jenny Weiss 07/01/19
Jean Hoeger 01/01/19 Angela Allred 07/01/16
Angie Mozena 01/01/16 Paula Connors 07/01/16
Greg Hutchinson 01/01/17 Mike Willis 07/01/17
Robert Schaub 01/01/17
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
CABLE TV COMMISSION 3 Yr.Term,Meets Qrtly, City Hall
3 Yr. Term, Meets TBD Mark Colson 07/01/17
Pauline Maloney 07/01/17 Joshua Clements 07/01/17
Sr. Carol Hoverman 07/01/17 Alan Vincent 07/01/17
Ronald Tigges 07/01/17 Chad Darter 07/01/18
mark Colson 07/01/18 John Pregler 07/01/18
Kathleen McMullen 07/01/18 James Prochaska 07/01/16
Jennifer Tigges 07/01/18 Dr. Charles Winterwood 07/01/16
Alan Vincent 07/01/18
MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 1 Yr. Term, On Call, CC Appt'd Reps.
2 Yr.term, Meets Quarterly Gail Chavenelle 12/31/15
Theothoros Giannakouros 07/16/16 Connie Twining 12/31/15
Will Hoyer 07/16/16
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MECHANICAL CODE BOARD
4 Yr.Term Meets on Call 3 Yr.Term,Meets Qrtly, City Hall
Mary Lynn Neuhaus 04/06/18 Vacant Vacant 03/16/16
Elizabeth Takes 04/06/16 Tom Giese 03/16/17
Daniel White 04/06/17 Gary Hillard 03/16/17
David Grothe 03/16/18
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION Corey Valaskey 03/16/18
3 Yr.Term-Meets 3:30 p.m. Meets Quarterly at Five Flags Ronald Billmeyer 03/16/16
Tyler Daugherty 06/29/18 Paul Papin 03/16/16
McKenzie Hill 06/29/16
Vacant Vacant 06/29/16 MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP
Bryce Parks 06/29/18 3 Yr. Term, Council Appt'd Rep
Rod Bakke 06/29/16 Vacant Vacant 12/31/15
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term,Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m.at Federal Bldg./Housing 3 Yr.Term,Meets 2nd Tues.,4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill
Ricardo Woods Housing Commission Rep 02/15/16 Robin Kennicker 06/30/17
Janice Craddieth LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/17 Kenneth Klinge 06/30/17
Rev. Lindsay James LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/17 Paul Hoffmann 06/30/17
Robert Block II At-Large 02/15/17 Jennifer Tigges 06/30/18
Vacant Vacant LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/15 Katherine Lydon 06/30/16
Thomas Wainwright At-Large 02/15/18 Karen Lyness 06/30/16
Theresa Caldwell LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/16 David Schlueter 06/30/16
Michelle Hinke At-Large 02/15/16
Paula Maloy, SVM At-Large 02/15/16 PLUMBING CODE BOARD
3 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly,City Hall
DUBUQUE COMMUNITY-POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE Vacant Vacant MasterPlumber 11/02/14
2 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly and as Needed Vacant Vacant At-Large 11/02/15
Anthony Allen Primary 05/31/16 Vacant Vacant Master Plumber 11/02/14
Graciela Caneiro-Livingston Primary 10/31/15 Paul Papin (At Will) Journeyman 11/02/15
JoAnn Giunta Primary 05/31/16 Vacant Vacant Bachelor Science Phys. 11/02/15
ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term,Meets Bi-Monthly 3 Yr.Term,Meets Quarterly
James Dixon Electrical Contractor 05/21/17 Sheila Castaneda 02/01/17
Kevin Pfohl Joumeyman/Maintenance 05/21/17 Robert Felderman 02/01/17
Andy Palmer Joumeyman/Maintenance 05/21/17 Richard Van Iten 02/01/17
Vacant Vacant Electrical Engineer 05/21/14 Dick Landis 02/01/17
David Wilson At-Large 05/21/17 Annalee Ward 02/01/17
Dave Nebel Jr. Electrical Background 05/21/18 Jeffrey Jochum 02/01/18
Paul Uhlrich Electrical Background 05/21/18 Phyllis Lee 02/01/18
Patrick McNamara 02/01/18
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION Betty Phillips 02/01/16
3 Yr.Term,Meets 1st Tuesday 5 p.m. City Hall Annex Bryan Zygmont 02/01/16
Kyle Leytem Youth Rep.30 yrs/under 10/01/16 Louise Thurn 02/01/16
Michael Buelow 10/01/16
Chad Oberdoerster 10/01/16 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
Aditi Sinha 10/01/16 3 Yr. Term, Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Fed. Bldg..
Lalith Jayawickrama 10/01/17 Vacant Vacant 07/30/16
Jalee Lynn Frommelt 10/01/17 George Enderson 07/30/17
David Koch 10/01/15 Don Stedman 07/30/17
R.R.S. Stewart 07/30/17
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Mathew Esser 07/30/18
3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Dr.John E. Whalen Wllth District 07/01/16 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
David Klavitter Langworthy District 07/01/17 3 Yr.Term,Meets 1st Wed. 6:30 Fed. Bldg..
Christina Monk Architect At-Large 07/01/17 Michael Belmont 07/01/16
Vacant Vacant OldMainDistrict-Interim 07/01/15 Martha Christ 07/01/17
Vacant Vacant CathetlrzlDistrict-Interim 07/01/17 Thomas Henschel 07/01/17
John McAndrews At-Large 07/01/18 Steve Baumhover 07/01/17
Vacant Vacant At-Large 07/01/15 Kristin Dietzel 07/01/18
Vacant Vacant At-Large 07/01/15 Laura Roussell 07/01/18
Robert McDonell Jackson Park District 07/01/16 Patrick Norton 07/01/16
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMISSION ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
3 Yr.Term,Meets 6 times per Year 5 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur.4 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Dorothy Schwendinger Housing Commission Rep 08/17/16 Joyce Pope 03/25/19
John Walsh At-Large 08/17/16 Eugene Bird 03/25/15
Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 08/17/17 Jonathan McCoy 03/25/16
Vacant Vacant At-Large 08/17/15 Bethany Golombeski 03/25/17
Doris Hingtgen At-Large 08/17/18 Jeff Cremer Airport ZBA Rep 03/25/18
Indicates State-mandated boardicommission
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Boards and Commissions
Current and Upcoming Vacancies Through September 8, 2015
Updated September 2, 2015
Airport Zoning Board of Adiustment
Airport Zoninq Commission "'
Buildinq Board Code of Appeals
• At-Large
• ADA Representative
• General Contractor
• Journeyman Carpenter
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
• Business Professional In
Civic Center Commission
Community and Police Relations Committee
Community Development Advisory Commission
• Low/Mod Income Area
Electrical Code Board
• Electrical Enqineer
Historic Preservation Commission"'
• Old Main District
• At-Large
• Cathedral District
Housing Commission
• Section 8 Representative
Housing Code Appeals Board
Human Rights
Mechanical Code Board
Mississippi River Partnership Council
Plumbinq Board
• At-Large
• Master Plumber
• Bachelor of Science Physical Science
• Journeyman
Transit Advisory Commission
Indicates Subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Applications can be printed or submitted on-line from wvvw.cityofdubugue.org or through the City Clerk's Office.
Applications can be submitted at anytime for all boards and commissions and are activated as positions
become available.
Applications remain on file for one year from the date they are submitted.
Some positions may require specific applicant qualifications or compliance with the State of Iowa Gender
Balance Law
For a complete list of boards and commissions, descriptions, terms and meeting information, please visit the
City Clerk's web page at wvvw.cityofdubuque.org.
City Clerk's Office • 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563.589.4100
Chapter 8
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Amended Adopted 10-6-14
Amended Adopted 5-18-15
2-8-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
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There is hereby created the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
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2-8-2: PURPOSE:
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The purpose of the commission is to build the community through arts and cultural
programs by developing visibility, funding, audiences, information, and partnerships.
The commission plans, promotes, and encourages programs to further public
awareness of, accessibility to, participation in, and support for the artistic and cultural
development of the city and makes recommendations to the city council regarding the
establishment of arts and cultural policies and programs, the expenditure of budgeted
funds on arts and cultural activities, and the implementation of programs.
2-8-3: 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 of
Ordinances or the Iowa Code.
2-8-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION: r
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All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the u,
city govern the commission in all its operations.
2-8-5: MEMBERSHIP: G
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A. The commission comprises seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
B. Special Qualifications:
1. Four (4) members must have significant knowledge and demonstrate interest
in one or more areas of the arts including music, dance, literature, visual arts,
theater, folk arts, media arts, design, or arts education.
2. Two (2) members must be from the business and professional community, one
(1) of whom lives or works in the cultural and entertainment district.
3. One (1) member must be at-large who lives or works outside the cultural and
entertainment district.
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2-8-6: 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. 1
2-8-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified.
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2-8-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
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2-8-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice-chairperson, each to
serve a term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not
be a member of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its
officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term.
2-8-10: MEETINGS:
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A. Regular Meetings: The commission must meet on the fourth (4th) Tuesday of each
month.
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.
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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.
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F. Quorum: Four 4 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.
2-8-11: 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.
2-8-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 2-8-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for
good cause.
2-8-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To promote, educate, and create awareness for arts and cultural activities;
B. To develop and increase the market for arts and cultural activities;
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C. To facilitate and convene partnerships for arts and cultural activities;
D. To develop funding options and allocate budgeted funding for arts and cultural
activities;
E. To act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to the
arts and cultural environment;
F. To make recommendations to the city council on the allocation of budgeted '
city funding for arts programs and services;
G. To recommend applications and solicitations for grants, gifts, and donations
from individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies, both private and public, for
any purpose consistent with the purposes of the commission;
H. To make recommendations regarding city sponsorship of public programs to
further the development of public awareness of and accessibility to arts and
culture programs and activities;
I. To work with area organizations on broad community issues in which a cultural
perspective is relevant and desirable; and
J. To engage in comprehensive planning for the cultural development of the city.
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2-8-14: COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES:
The commission cooperates with other arts and culture groups interested in the
promotion and implementation of arts and cultural activities which are in the best
interest of the city.
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2-8-15: SOLICITATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS:
The commission may solicit and otherwise accept donations and gifts of money, ,I
personal and real property, and personal services on behalf of the city. All such
donations and gifts received become the property of the city for the general use or
support of arts and cultural programs as determined by the city council unless such
items have been designated by the donor for specific purposes.
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At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and
applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or
Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or
Commission will be made at a later meeting.Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If
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Title 2
Chapter 5, Article D - 6
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Amended 8-3-15
A. Committee Created:
There is hereby created the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee.
B. Purpose:
The purpose of the committee is to recommend policy direction and oversight to the
administration and operation of the Housing Trust Fund by soliciting funding, developing by-
laws to govern the committee's operations, and developing policies and guidelines for d
acquisition and distribution of funds. Such solicitations, by-laws, policies, and guidelines must
be approved by the Housing Commission and submitted to the city council for its approval.
C. Internal Organization and Rules:
The committee may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as
may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this Code of Ordinances or the Iowa
Code.
D. Procedures for Operation: q
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city
govern the committee in all its operations.
E. Membership:
1. The committee comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city council.
2. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
3. Special Qualifications: ?,
a. Two (2) of the members must be appointed by and from the membership of the
Housing Commission.
b. Three (3) members of the public must be elected specifically on the basis of
experience in real estate development, banking, finance, accounting, funds
management, or other related areas of expertise.
F. Oath:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the committee, must execute an oath ofi
office at the first meeting of the committee following the appointment or reappointment or at
the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the committee.
G. Terms:
The term of office for members of the committee is three (3) years or until such member's
successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the cross-representative appointees from
the Housing Commission must coincide with their terms on the Housing Commission.
H. Vacancies:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
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I. Officers; Organization:
The Housing Commission must choose annually a chairperson and vice-chairperson, each to
serve a term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not be a
member of the committee. The committee must fill a vacancy among its officers for the
remainder of the officer's unexpired term.
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J. Meetings:
1. Regular Meetings: The committee must meet at least two (2) times per year; one
meeting must be a public hearing regarding submission of the Iowa Finance Authority
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2. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written
request of a majority of the members.
3. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa
Open Meetings Law.
4. Attendance:
a. In the event a member of the committee has been absent for three (3) or more
consecutive meetings of the committee, without being excused by the chairperson,
such absence will be grounds for the committee to recommend to the city council that
the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
b. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
5. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the committee j
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. y
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6. Quorum: Three (3) members of the committee constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting is
necessary for the adoption of any resolution.
K. Compensation:
Members serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for
necessary travel and other expenses while on official committee business within the limits
established in the city administrative policies and budget.
L. Removal:
Except as provided in 2-5D-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any member for good
cause.
M. Powers:
The committee has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. To coordinate an effective mechanism for public participation in the operation of the
trust fund;
2. To recommend projects to the Housing Commission for funding approval; and
3. To engage in activities providing for the efficient use of the trust fund.
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Trish Gleason - Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Personal Information
Select the Board, Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
Commission, or
Committee applying I
for:
Name: Jim Holz
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education which for 20 years.
qualifies you for this
board or commission:
What contributions can I'm very familiar with various State and Federal Housing
you make or state Programs, am a Certified Planner, and have 20 years of
reason for applying? experience on this Committee.
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Title 8
Chapter 2
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Amended 7-21-15
8-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Human Rights Commission.
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8-2-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to hold hearings, compel the production of evidence, and
determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or discriminatory practices in housing,
employment, education, credit, or places of public accommodation; to investigate and study the
existence, character, causes, and extent of discrimination and to attempt to eliminate
discrimination by educating the public and promoting human rights in the community; and to
take action in the community to promote civil and respectful behavior and to eliminate
discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, ancestry, disability, j
marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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8-2-3: 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 of Ordinances or the Iowa Code.
8-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern !I
the commission in all its operations.
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A. The commission comprises nine (9) residents of the city, appointed by the city council
from various racial, religious, cultural, and social groups within the city.
B. Residents must be (
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C. Membership on the commission must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code §69.16A,
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relating to gender balance. No person can be appointed or reappointed to the commission if that
appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of one gender to be greater r
than one-half (1/2) of the membership of the commission plus one (1). 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.
8-2-6: 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.
8-2-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is
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appointed and qualified.
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8-2-8: VACANCIES:
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Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
8-2-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice-chairperson, each to serve a
term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of
the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of
the officer's unexpired term.
8-2-10: MEETINGS:
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A. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet monthly.
B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written
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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.
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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. Five (5) 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.
8-2-11: 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.
8-2-12: REMOVAL:
The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public
hearing.
8-2-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To receive, investigate, and finally determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or
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B. To investigate and study the existence, character, causes, and extent of discrimination
in public accommodations employment, apprenticeship programs, on-the-Job training
programs, vocational schools, other educational institutions, and housing in the city and
to attempt the elimination of such discrimination by education and conciliation.
C. To hold hearings upon any complaint made against a person, an employer, an
employment agency, a labor organization, or the employees or members thereof, to
subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance at such hearings, to administer oaths
and take the testimony of any person under oath and to compel such person, employer,
employment agency, labor organization, or employees or members thereof, to produce
for examination any books and papers relating to any matter involved in such complaint.
The commission will issue subpoenas for witnesses in the same manner and for the
same purpose on behalf of the respondent upon the respondent's request. Such hearings N
may be held by the commission, by any commissioner, or by any hearing examiner
appointed by the commission. If a witness either fails or refuses to obey a subpoena
issued by the commission, the commission may petition the district court having
jurisdiction for issuance of a subpoena and the court must, in a proper case, issue the
subpoena. Refusal to obey such subpoena is subject to punishment for contempt.
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D. To issue such publication and reports of investigations and research as in the
judgment of the commission to promote civil and respectful behavior which tends to
eliminate discrimination.
E. To prepare and transmit to the mayor and city council from time to time, but not less
often than once each year, reports describing its proceedings, investigations, hearings
conducted, and the outcome thereof, decisions rendered, and the other work performed
by the commission.
F. To make recommendations to the city council concerning discrimination.
G. To cooperate, within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation, with other
agencies or organizations, both public and private, whose purposes are consistent with
those of this Chapter, in the planning and conducting of programs designed to eliminate
discrimination or cultural and intergroup tensions.
H. To adopt, publish, amend, and rescind regulations consistent with and necessary for
the enforcement of this Chapter.
I. To delegate any of its functions, duties, and powers to its staff including functions,
duties, and powers with respect to investigating, conciliating, determining, certifying,
reporting, or otherwise acting as to any work, business, or matter under this Title.
J. To receive, administer, dispense, and account for any restricted funds that may be
voluntarily contributed to the commission and any grants that may be awarded the
commission for furthering the purposes of this Title. No disbursements will be made of
any restricted funds without authority from the city council.
8-2-14: RECORDS TO BE PUBLIC; EXCEPTIONS:
All records of the commission are public except charges, complaints, reports of investigations,
statements, and other documents or records obtained in investigation of any charges.
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8-2-15: CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPLAINTS:
No member of the commission or its staff will disclose the filing of a charge, the information
gathered during the investigation, or the endeavors to eliminate such discriminatory or unfair
practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion unless such disclosure is made in connection
with the conduct of such investigation or after the commission has held a public hearing upon a {
complaint filed in connection with such charge. This Section does not prevent any complainant, J
witness, or other person from publicizing the filing of a charge or complaint or the matter therein
complained of.
8-2-16: SUBPOENAS:
The commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of investigations under this
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Select the Board, Human Rights Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Name: Sarah Fisher
Home Address 3045 Kaufmann Dubuque, IA 52001
Home Phone Number: 319 855 9550
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Occupation: Biolife employee
Position with Company Advanced Senior Plasma Technician
Email Address: hawkalumsf@gmail.com a
Experience or I have a Bachelors of Social Work from the University Of Iowa.
education which During my first year of college (2003) 1 worked with
qualifies you for this underprivileged youth of Iowa City providing a safe
board or commission: environment for them to learn and grow at the Johnson County
Neighborhood center. As part of my education I took classes in
community organizing (micro, macro level). We worked on
organizing and also how to work towards change on a micro
and macro level regarding community issues. I completed a
summer rotation at St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids on
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every floor for my Social Work field experience (2008).
Following graduation I worked with children and adults with
disabilities for 5 years in a supervisory position (2008-2013). 1
have worked to coordinate services for this population and
push for equal rights and freedoms. I also identify as part of the
LGBT community and have stood with members of the Iowa
City and Cedar Rapids community in support of LGBT rights.
Currently I work as a plasma center technician and assist with
obtaining plasma to be used to treat a number of medical
conditions for the US population and also those in Austria.
What contributions can I will be able to contribute a unique perspective and opinion on N;
you make or state a variety of issues that affect all humans of varying
reason for applying? backgrounds and ethnicities. I will also be to able to help assist
other members in brainstorming ways to improve the lives of all
humans and also to expand upon the freedoms of groups
within the community that are oppressed and facing barriers to
equal rights, experiences, and opportunities.
List two reference with Deana Alston 1202 38th st SE Cedar Rapids, IA Anita
names and addresses: Blackburn 2615 Raven Oaks Dr#8 Dubuque, IA 52001
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If yes, which? Field not completed.
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If so, when? Field not completed.
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Select the Board, Human Rights Commission
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Commission, or
Committee applying
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Name: Angela Jones
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Home Address 2413 Pearl Street Dubuque, IA 52001
Home Phone Number: 510-825-8282
Business Name and UW-Platteville 1 Plaza Circle Platteville, WI
Address:
Business Phone 608-342-1930
Number:
Occupation: English Lecturer
Position with Company Field not completed.
Email Address: jonesang@uwplatt.edu
Experience or I have taught English for the past 15 years, and the experience
education which I have gained comes in working with diverse groups of students
qualifies you for this and faculty members; in analyzing, synthesizing, and writing;
board Or commission: and in supporting the department by joining multiple
committees. [I am a member of two composition assessment
committees (department and university levels) and I am on two
editorial teams.] I have also created proposals and presented
papers at professional conferences. From teaching, I have
gained experience in planning a course, preparing materials,
evaluating written work, and discussing progress. Part of my
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consider learning styles, and to let students lead whenever ?
possible. Because many people resist writing and often have
poor experiences with it, my intention is to get students
comfortable with some options so that they can own their '
experiences and goals. These underlying approaches can
apply to work on this committee and with the residents it
serves, primarily by helping residents learn their options and
make informed decisions according to their own levels of
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comfort and initiative.
What contributions can My experience teaching English in higher education has helped
you make or state me to learn about people with diverse backgrounds and
reason for applying? experience. I've learned that everyone deserves the opportunity
to the education they seek, but not everyone is prepared for it.
On a larger human rights scale, this idea holds: everyone
deserves the rights afforded them, but not everyone knows how
to uphold them for themselves. I'd like to be a part of identifying
and analyzing such situations, and of determining how to make
access to opportunities fair in safe, productive, and dignified
manner. In courses I have taught recently, students identified
the ideal values of our society and pinpointed ways in which we
are falling short of those ideals. The ideal world may never
exist, but we need to strive for better. I'd like to be a part of a
group that is helping to do just that.
List two reference with 1. Dr. Teresa (Terry) Burns: University of Wisconsin-Platteville
names and addresses: 10 Plaza Circle, Platteville, WI 53818 2. Dr. Jon Barz:
University of Dubuque 2000 University Avenue Dubuque, IA
52001
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Board/Commission Application Form
Please complete the online form below.
Personal Information
Select the Board, Human Rights Commission '
Commission, or
CO0nOitt88 applying
for:
Name: Adrienne Scott
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Home Address 13O5Solon Street
Home Phone Number: (919) 757-2340
Business Name and Field not completed.
Address:
Business Phone (919) 757-2340
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Occupation: IBM
Position with Company Assistant Project K8enagar
Email Address: odrienneaoott5@omaiioom
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education which continue to be actively involved in the political process. | was
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names and addresses: Jones- 563-845-4826
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The following form was submitted via your website: Board/Commission Application Form
Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: T �rr�»
Name:: R.R.S. Stewart
Home Address:: 460 Summit Street, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001
Home Phone Number:: (563) 583-4419
Business Name and Address:: Occupation: 1. A self-employed consultant/small businesswoman in
Architectural History, Writing, and Parliamentary Procedure (My consulting work includes giving
Architectural tours, writing grant applications, and advising on meeting procedures);
2. Substitute teacher at Northeast Iowa Community College in their PAVE Alternative High School,
Developmental Adult Basic Education, and GED (now HiSED) Learning Center programs.
3. Substitute Teacher in the Dubuque Community Middle & High Schools (and member of Iowa State
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Business Phone Number:: (612) 501 -9747
Occupation::Architectural, Writing, and Parliamentary Consultant and Substitute Teacher
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Email Address:: stew0220@umn.edu
Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: Architectural, Writing &
Parliamentary Consultant, 1 September 2009— Present
Substitute Teacher, Dubuque Community School District& Northeast Iowa Community College, 1
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Author, "What's in a Name? Couples, Think On It" in, Bailey: On The Go: Sentence to Paragraph (1st
Canadian Edition), McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2013).
Contributor, the Dubuque Leader, (2011 to present).
Consumer Protection Intern, Iowa Department of Justice, 1 October 2012—4 February 2013
Civil Rights Complaint Screener, Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 14 February—4 May 2012
Continuing Legal Education, Drake Law& Education Schools & Des Moines Area Community College,
June 2011 — December 2012 i
National Association of Parliamentarians, Regular Member Licensing Exam, 16 July 2011
Trustee, City of Dubuque Transit Board of Trustees, appointed, 28 January 2011
Author, "Designing a Campus for African-American Females: The National Training School for Women
and Girls 1907— 1964 and the Making of a D.C. Neighborhood", International Journal of Interdisciplinary
Social Science, Volume 5, Number 12 (August 2011) i
Presenter, "Designing a Campus for African-American Females", International Conference on
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, 4 August 2010
State of Iowa, Middle-High School Substitute Authorization, 25 January 2010
Legislative Clerk, Iowa State Representative Charles Isenhart, 11 January ' 31 March 2010
Commissioner, City of Dubuque Human Rights Commission, appointed 21 December 2009
Presenter, "Brooks, Pratt, &the Romantic Picturesque at UVa"; Jefferson, Palladio, &the Fine Arts in
America Symposium; 21 November 2009
Teacher, Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), 1 May 2009—31 July 2009
Co-Curator/Research Assistant, Village to Grounds: Architecture after Jefferson at UVa, 24 February —
26 September 2009
University of Virginia, Master of Architectural History/ Certificate in Historic Preservation, 18 May 2008;
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Master of Urban and Environmental Planning, 30 December 2008
Member, American Planning Association, and Society of Architectural Historians; September 2008-
present
Teaching Assistant, Architecture 101, 26 August- 15 December 2008
Webmistress, Society of Architectural Historians—Thomas Jefferson Chapter, May 2007—August 2008,
www.arch.virginia.edu/SAH/
Inventory Assistant, Computing Office, 12 September 2006— 10 February 2009
Virginia Fellowship, 2006-07; Dupont Fellowship, 2007-08; Grinnalds Quasi Endowment, 2008
Praticar, Kloster Eberbach, Rheingau, Germany, June—July 2007
Brochure Researcher, Dubuque County Historical Society, 22 May— 17 August 2007;
Author, Five Walking Tours of Dubuque, Dubuque County Historical Society &the City of Dubuque
(written 2007, published 2011). Previously Volunteered with DOHS during the summers of 1999, 2004,
and 2005 and again in 2009.
Contributor, The Declaration, Charlottesville, Virginia (2007 -2008).
University of Edinburgh, visiting student, fall 2004, fall 2005, spring 2006; Intern, Scottish Parliament,
February—April 2006; Ordinary Representative, Edinburgh University.Student Association, October 2005
— May 2006; Treasurer, Edinburgh University International Student Centre, September 2005— May 2006
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia Scholarship, 2001-02, 2006-07
Attendee, Team 007 meetings, June 2005—October 2007
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Bachelor of Individualized Studies, 12 May 2006 Architectural
Conservation, Mass Communication, and Women's Politics.
National Scholarship, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2001 -2005
Residence Hall Association (RHA) at UMN, September 2001- May 2004, Feb. —May 2005; Bronze Pin,
National Residence Hall Honorary -Golden Chapter, 2003
Columnist, The Minnesota Daily, 2 September 2003—28 April 2005; Author, "Whose Last Name Should
Married Couples Choose?" in, America Now: Short Readings from Recent Periodicals, (Sixth Edition);
Edit. Robert Atwan; Bedford St. Martin's (2005).
Dubuque Senior High School, Dubuque, Iowa, class of 2001; Andrew Vernon Student Leadership
Scholarship, Dubuque Senior High School, 2001
Guest Contributor, the Telegraph Herald, Woodward Communications (1997-2010).
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What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?: My term on the Transit Advisory Board
expires on 30 July 2014, but since applications are kept on file for one year, I will address the Human
Rights Commission, where my term expires 31 December 2014, and the Zoning Commission, which I've
heard you are looking for applicants for. I understand if you do not want one person to serve on three
commissions, or if you want to appoint me to the zoning commission in place of either of the other f!
commissions, but I am available if you need someone for the zoning commission.
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List two reference with names and addresses:: Linda Lucy, former Dubuque District Assistant to U.S.
Senator Tom Harkin; 783 Fenelon Place, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001, 583-4382 , LucyL847@aol.com
M. L. Neuhaus, J.D., Professor& Director, Loras College Communication & Fine Arts Division; Mediation,
Mock Trial, Pre-Law Advisement; 1450 Alta Vista Box 161, Dubuque, IA, 52004-0178, 563.588.7521,
MaryLynn.Neuhaus@loras.edu
Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?: Yes
If yes, which?: As mentioned above, I am on the Transit Board and the Human Rights Commission, and
would be willing to serve on the zoning commission.
Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?: Yes
If yes,which?: I have served on Transit since January 2011 and Human Rights since January 2010. .
Signature:: R.R.S. Stewart
Date:: 8 June 2014
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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,
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Iowa has required gender •. boards and commissions forunder
1� tovva Code section 69.16A.Last session,the General Assembly passed legislation that applies
s, this requirementto the localQ&A explainsbackground • legislation,the new
requirements , the legislation • •
Q:What are the new requirements for gender balance on city Q:Is there any option if my city simply cannot find a person to
boards and commissions? serve on the board or commission of the needed gender?
A:During the 2009 legislative session,legislation(HF243)was A:Yes.Under the new code section,cities that make a good faith
passed that extends to cities and counties gender balance require- effort to find a qualified person of the necessary gender to fill the
ment for all appointive boards,commissions,committees and position for a period of three months and are unable to do so may
councils created by the Iowa code.In other words,bodies cities appoint a person to the position regardless of the gender balance
are required to have under Iowa code when they provide certain requirement.
functions or services,such as the planning and zoning commission,
library boards and the board of adjustment,with appointed(not Q:What constitutes a"good faith effort"?
elected)members,must be gender balanced. A:There is no hard and fast definition,but cities should be able
to demonstrate a legitimate effort during the three month time
Q:What does`gender balanced'mean? period to recruit qualified members of the necessary gender,before
A:Gender balance means if the body has an even number of ap- appointing a member that creates gender imbalance.In addition,
pointees,it must be evenly made up of men and women.For exam- the legislation requires that cities must always"utilize a fair and
ple,three women and three men must serve on a six member board. unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants,"regard-
If the body has an odd number of appointees,it must be"one half less of gender.
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:Is there a reporting requirement?
A:No.The legislation did not include a reporting requirement;
Q:When do the changes go into effect? however,many cities keep information on their boards and
A:Cities must have gender balanced boards,commissions,com- commissions—including current members-posted online,to better
mittees and councils by January 1,2012.This does not prohibit an inform citizens of the makeup of local governing bodies.
individual whose term expires prior to January 1,2012,from being
reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity Q: How can I recruit more women or men to volunteer for
in gender balance;however,cities should start planning upcoming these positions?
appointments now,to ensure gender balance is reached by that date. A: The Commission on the Status of Women has prepared a guide
Making a chart of existing boards and upcoming vacancies,and/ to help cities learn how to recruit gender balanced boards and com-
or keeping track of current appointments and necessary recruit- missions.This resource can be found at www.women.iowa.gov/
ing periods would be a good start to ensuring your city is tracking whats_new/index.html.The Commission also prepared a guide
gender balance,and is prepared for the January 1,2012 implementa- called the"Five Step Guide to City and County Boards and How to
tion date. 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
Celebrating / / victory.
���� • Eng neering has received•2008 Governor's I• •Environmental Excellence Award
in the
-1 - Water Quality category. •- • for -city of • Liberty, project inv• •membrane
bioreactor method of treating wastewater and provides a significantly higher effluent water quality
compared to conventional wastewater treatment processes.Used on a limited basis in the U.S.w
it is the first of its kind in Iowa.The city has certainly"gone the extra mile"to improve the water
quality in their receiving stream;they are to be commended for their foresight ndrespectfor
the environment.FOX would also like to acknowledge
`s•.'_:.mss-
{. -contributions of the city's consulting
engineer, • • • • •
"Your efforts truly exhibit the leadership and innovation important for furthering environmental
sustainabilityinlowo." Governor
"T, Call us to fincloutmore about this and other intereVing projects at FOX
Visit
our booth, • at •
Leagueof - conference
in Davenportl 1601 Golden Aspen Drive,Suite 103 Ames, Iowa 50010.
515.233,0000 1 800.433.3469 www.foxeng.com
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