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Home My WebLink About060324 City Council Business Meeting Packet- Added After MeetingFrom: John Mauro To: John Mauro Cc: Alyssa Rodriaues Subject: city council application Date: Monday, June 3, 2024 7:25:40 PM Attachments: Port Townsend City Council Appointment Application. docx imaae001.pna Hello Councilmembers — Here's what we took away from the changes to the questions and application. Please email me/Alyssa if we missed anything before we publish. We also heard that you did not want to lock down any specific interview questions nor any criteria, although those materials could be helpful as you work through the interviews. Finally, the 30-minute interview time is advisory. Nicely done! John John Mauro I City Manager City of Port Townsend I www.cit of t,us 250 Madison Street, Suite 2 1 Port Townsend, WA 98368 P:360.379.5043 1 M:360.531.2916 Follow us on Facebook:,tL).me Cftvof Help steer our future together at,www.crtyoj� t. us en .ate Cityofport�,�l�4k�,x�� Townsend Application for Appointment to Port Townsend City Council Thank you for your interest in serving our community by filling the vacancy in Port Townsend City Council, Position #2. This application packet will be forwarded to all City Councilmembers to provide them information to make their appointment decision. All materials from applicants are public records and will be available on the City website. Some applicants may be asked to interview with the City Council and this will be scheduled at a public meeting of the City Council. Eligibility To be eligible for appointment, applicants must: • Reside full time in Port Townsend city limits and have been a resident for at least one year • Be a citizen of the United States and the State of Washington • Be 18 years of age or older Application Timeline The timeline for filling the City Council vacancy is as follows: June 5, 2024: Applications open July 5, 2024: Application and supplemental material due to City Clerk by 4pm July 15, 2024: City Council shortlists finalist candidates July 23, 2024: Interviews with finalist candidates (3-6pm) August 5, 2024: City Council deliberations and decision August 7, 2024: Communication of decision to community August 12, 2024: Appointed Councilmember sworn in/attends first Council meeting To be considered, your application must be completed and received by the City Clerk on July 5 at 4pm. Applications received afterward will not be accepted. Additional written information after this date will not be accepted, unless requested by the City Council. Application Materials Please submit the following: • This application (starting on page 3) • Answers to supplemental questions no longer than 5 pages • Please feel free to attach a resume of no longer than 2 pages Application Submittal Please submit the above materials to: city clerl<.(cityft..us or mail them to: Alyssa Rodrigues, City Clerk Councilmember Appointment 250 Madison Street, Suite 200 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Materials must be received by the deadline so please ensure extra time if you choose to use mail. Port Townsend City Council Appointment Application Page 1 of 3 About the Port Townsend City Council As the City's governing body, Port Townsend's seven elected part-time City Councilmembers establish City policies and laws, adopt an annual budget, approve appropriations, and contract for services. The Council hires and evaluates the City Manager, who is responsible for preparing a budget for the Council's consideration; recruiting, hiring, and supervising City staff; operating the services of City government; serving as the Council's chief adviser; collaborating with local, regional, state, and federal agencies; and carrying out the Council's policies, among other duties. City Councilmembers serve staggered four-year terms; roughly half the Council is up for election every two years. All Councilmembers are "at -large", meaning that they are elected by and serve the City as a whole as opposed to a specific district in the City. The City Council chooses a Mayor and Deputy Mayor from among its members at the first meeting of the new year following an election. The Mayor presides at Council meetings and represents the City at ceremonial functions and inter -governmental meetings. The Deputy Mayor presides in the Mayor's absence. They and the City Manager set the agenda for City Council meetings. Most City Council meetings are held on 15Y, 2"d, and 3rd Mondays at 6:00 p.m. Occasionally special meetings are scheduled as needed. There are no Council meetings on Mondays that are legal holidays. City Council meetings, procedures, duties, committees, relations with City administration, and more are codified in Articles 1-7 in the City Council Rules of Procedure, here: ,http /rare lir7l<ocity fpt us/`Ne i.r7l</D c ierrv..aspx?d ial:=O i.d=203.3. 0 p e . cr-. . Councilmembers may also serve on or liaise with Council committees, regional and local committees, and agency boards. Councilmembers also attend occasional workshops and conferences, particularly those most related to crucial topics like the Open Public Meetings Act. Serving on the Port Townsend City Council is a part-time position. The position includes a nominal monthly salary, compared regionally and determined locally by a Salary Commission, which is as follows: • January 2024: Member $725, Mayor $1075 • January 2026: Member $775, Mayor $1125 • January 2028: Member $800, Mayor $1175 As determined in late 2022, a Council majority is able to form a workgroup for health coverage and apply for medical benefits through the Association of Washington Cities. However, while that benefit remains possible, a current majority of Council has not requested coverage so therefore there is none. Such a determination can be made at the first of the year for the subsequent year. Port Townsend City Council Appointment Application Page 2 of 3 Applicant Name Application for Appointment to Port Townsend City Council Applicant Information Last First M I Residence Address Contact Phone Email Date of Birth Do you reside in the Port Townsend City limits and have you done so for at least 1 year? ❑ ❑ yes no The information is true and I affirm that I will support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington. Signature Date Please submit answers to the supplemental questions below, not to exceed 2 pages: 1. Why are you interested in serving as an appointed City Councilmember? 2. What is your understanding of and perspective on the City's most pressing challenges and opportunities? 3. What experience and skills would you bring to the role of a City Councilmember? How might you focus those skills and experience during your term? 4. Describe your leadership style. How do you most effectively work with others? 5. Describe your philosophy with public engagement. What matters most and what would you bring/add to the current way the City engages the community? How might you ensure that diverse perspectives are heard and measured in decision -making? 6. What is your understanding of our form of government (Council -Manager) and a City Councilmember's responsibilities? What's important to you in making sure the City Council, staff, and our community work most effectively together? 7. Describe what success looks like for you in this role and what it looks like for our Council and community. 8. What do you think your biggest challenge will be as an appointed City Councilmember? How do you intend to work through that challenge? 9. Is there anything else you want to tell us? Please feel free to attach a resume of no longer than 2 pages. Port Townsend City Council Appointment Application Page 3 of 3