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Options for Forming Subcommittees
Recommended Action
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Staff Recommendation
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Summary:
During this fall’s strategic planning work session, BPU discussed exploring the use of Subcommittees or Ad Hoc Committees to gain the advice and expertise within our community on various issues facing BPU. BPU has had much success with the Future Energy Resource Committee (FER) Committee, an Ad Hoc Committee, in receiving input, and prioritizing the various FER initiatives. First, if considering forming a committee, then the purpose and need needs to be identified with goals and deliverables for the committee. Next the form of the committee should be selected based on the purpose and need that BPU identifies. Below is an outline of options in forming a Subcommittee, an Ad-Hoc Committee, or Stakeholder Group. Also, attached are the LAC Orientation Manual for Members of Boards and Commissions, and Subcommittee Section document for additional detail.
Subcommittee:
1. A quorum of BPU members can be on the subcommittee, and if there are three or more BPU members then a quorum notice of meetings will need to be made
2. To create sub-committees or task forces that will include members not currently serving on the board or commission it will require County Council approval prior to its formation
3. Subcommittee will consist of not less than 3 members nor more than 5 members
4. Subcommittees can be in place for up to two years and the subcommittee members must be re-affirmed annually by the BPU.
Ad-Hoc Committee:
1. BPU can establish the Ad-Hoc Committee for a specific purpose or project
2. Maximum of two BPU members (less than a quorum) can be on the Ad-Hoc Committee
3. Ad hoc committees shall be appointed by motion and vote of the BPU
4. Ad hoc committees are to ...
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