TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
SUBJECT: Amendments to Board Policy 101
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consideration of amendments to Sections 2.11 (Selection of President/Vice President) and 8.11 (Nominating Committee) of Board Policy 101 - Board of Directors Rules for Procedure.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
There is no strategic importance associated with this report.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary or fiscal impact associated with this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The Board discussed the policy governing the selection of the Board President and Vice President at the Board of Directors/Board Officers Retreat held on August 31, 2022, and provided the following direction by majority consent to amend the current policy:
1) That the Nominating Committee provide a written report to the Board. It was suggested that the report be submitted to the District Secretary one week prior to the meeting for inclusion in the agenda packet.
2) That the Board shall consider promoting the Vice President to the role of President.
The proposed amendments to the affected sections of Board Policy 101 are provided in Attachment 1 for the Board's review and consideration. With regard to language addressing the ascension of the Vice President into the role of President, the proposed policy language ensures consideration of the Vice President for the role of President regardless of whether they are nominated from the floor or recommended by the Nominating Committee.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
This report presents a recommendation with no notable advantages or disadvantages.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
The Board provided direction on the amendments being proposed; therefore, there are no practical alternatives to the course of action recommended in this report.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
Staff Report 22-396 - President/Vice Pre...
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