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IO7F Sunset recommendations: It is recommended that a copy of the Orientation Handbook for new board and commission members, including an explanation of ethics regulations, be mailed with the Mayor's letter announcing the appointment of the person. A review of the attendance record for members serving on this commission during CY 94, was noted that two to three members were absent each meeting, therefore it is recommended that the schedule for meetings be changed or greater emphasis on the importance of attendance at each meeting be directed. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Observations: Meeting attended May 4, 1995. The Commission appears to be performing a useful function in the protection of the three historic districts. The Commission seems to become overly concerned with details, however, in its consideration of individual cases. Sunset recommendations: None. HOMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD Observation: Members of this board spend an exceptional amount of time in performing their duties and responsibilities as designated by the City Code of Ordinances, i.e. reviewing applications from agencies requesting operational funds from the city, conducting site visits to these agencies to evaluate their need for city funding, conducting hearings for the press and general public regarding the allocation of funding for the various agencies and then presenting their recommendation to the city Council for awarding funds to the different agencies. Fourteen agencies requested city funds for budget year 1994-1995 and the board recommended awarding a total of $202,550. Eleven of the agencies received less than they requested and. three received the amount requested. It is noted that two members of the Human Services Advisory Board are serving on the agency boards that received the full level of requested funding. Board members are to be commended for spending an inordinate amount of time in providing a valuable service to the City Council. Sunset recommendations: The City Council should establish a policy on appointing members to the Human Services Advisory Board to insure that no conflict of interest occurs because a member is serving on an agency board seeking city funds. In the event the appointment policy is not changed, it is strongly recommended that HSAB procedures be developed to prohibit HSAB members serving on boards seeking city funds from evaluating their own agency board operations and voting on the approval of funding for that agency. ~