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F. PAUL GOODLAND
MAYOR
February 8, 1985
TO: Hal Briley and Members of the Board of Electrical Examiners
RE: Revision of Qualifications for Members of the Board of Electrical Examiners
I am probably no more sure than you are as to the proper protocol
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However, it would seem to me that if there is a desire by the Boardntohis changeue.
the qualifications of members, that the Mayor should be consulted before the
process begins. I am the one who must elicit applications and then suggest my
preferences to the Council . If there appears to be a necessity and reason for
changing the qualifications of the applicants, I would like to be so informed
before the City Attorney is asked for an ordinance.
I have no problem with the change you suggest but I 'm curious as to what
prompted such a change. I also realize that all of this would be cleared
through the City Manager before appearing on the agenda. It has usually been
the norm that members be residents of the City and thus taxpayers of the City in
order to serve on such a board. I presume there are good and sufficient reasons
for the Board to suggest such a change.
I plan to have the appointment process completed and make my preferences known
to the Council by March 1st. Therefore, there is not sufficient time to make
the change before this appointment process is complete. I hope you fully
realize all of this.
The City Manager will be contacting you for further developments in this area.
Cheers!
pec l yee
F. Pa Goodland
Mayor City of Ames
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cc: City Attorney
City Council