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6. 1. F. - Page 3 <br />i er d wood tV Fountl 861 <br />City of Redwood City <br />Boards, Commissions, and Committees' Orientation <br />WELCOME AND ORIENTATION <br />Welcome and thank you for your willingness to serve as a member of a City of Redwood <br />City Board, Commission or Committee. Advisory and regulatory bodies play an important role in <br />city governance by assisting the City Council in addressing specific issues in detail, lending <br />professional expertise, and facilitating community decision - making and involvement. <br />The City of Redwood City has a number of Boards, Commissions and Committees, each <br />with distinct responsibilities. As a new commissioner or board member, you should familiarize <br />yourself with the documents governing your particular body including City Council ordinances, <br />resolutions, relevant element(s) of the General Plan, Precise Plan, Charter and Municipal Code, <br />and other documents that are all available from your Staff Liaison. Reviewing these documents <br />will help you get a sense of your responsibilities. <br />The Boards, Commissions or Committees handbook is designed to serve as a reference <br />for the basic protocols that apply generally to all City advisory and regulatory bodies. <br />Orientation is necessarily an active process. As a new member, you may want to meet with the <br />Chair of your body to get a better sense of your role and the business of the body, as well as <br />with the "staff liaison" assigned to the body. Along with familiarizing yourself with your body's <br />foundational documents, you may want to review agendas and minutes from recent meetings to <br />see what current issues have been under consideration, as well as the body's work program to <br />familiarize yourself with the current goals. <br />Learning your role and developing an effective voice takes time and familiarity. We hope <br />this handbook will assist you towards a satisfying and productive experience. Your participation <br />is deeply appreciated by the City Council, city staff, and your community. We build a great <br />community together through the willingness of people like you who wish to make an impact by <br />getting involved and volunteering time and expertise. <br />Sincerely, <br />^V <br />Alicia C. Aguirre, Mayor <br />