DEPARTMENT: Enterprise Finance and Information Services Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Revisions To Policy 1015 Advisory Committees And Approval Of Bylaws For The Dakota County Disability Advisory Council
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve revisions to Policy 1015 Advisory Committees to reflect the addition of the Dakota County Disability Advisory Council and approve the bylaws for the Dakota County Disability Advisory Council.
SUMMARY
Dakota County advisory committees are composed of members from the public to serve a statutory, policy, and/or operational purpose.
In January 2024, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized creation of the Dakota County Disability Advisory Council (24-038). The Disability Advisory Council offers individuals, parents, families, businesses, and community service providers the opportunity to make a difference in how disability access and services are provided in their community.
Policy 1015 Advisory Committees provides guidance for and information about advisory committees in Dakota County. The proposed changes add information about the Disability Advisory Council to the policy.
As outlined in Policy 1015, each advisory committee shall have the responsibility to prepare and adopt bylaws prescribing the rules by which the committee will conduct its business. The attached bylaws have been reviewed by the Disability Advisory Council.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommend approval of revisions to Policy 1015 Advisory Committees and approval of the bylaws for the Dakota County Disability Advisory Council.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized creation of the Dakota County Disability Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, Policy 1015 Advisory Committees provides guidance for and information about advisory committees in Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, the Deputy County Manager recommends revising Policy 1015 to include information about the Disability Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, as outlined in Policy 1015, each advisory committee shall have the responsibility to prepare and adopt bylaws prescribing the rules by which the committee will conduct its business.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the proposed revisions to Policy 1015 Advisory Committees and authorizes the Deputy County Manager to modify said policy accordingly; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the bylaws for the Dakota County Disability Advisory Council.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
24-038; 1/23/24
24-261; 5/21/24
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Policy 1015 Advisory Committees
Attachment: Bylaws for Dakota County Disability Advisory Council
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Jessica Parker Carlson
Author: Jessica Johnson