An online survey seeks to gather input from community members about their opinions of and interactions with the city’s boards and commissions, including what new boards or commissions they might like to see established.
The Boards and Commissions Task Force is undertaking a review of the city’s charter and code, and will provide a report to the Mayor and Council. The task force’s work includes examining the effectiveness, necessity, structure, membership definitions and work plan of each city board or commission.
The task force has reached out to current and former boards and commissions members and city staff about their experience. The broader reach of the public survey will help the task force determine if the city’s boards and commissions are achieving their intended goals and will be used to guide the task force in their recommendations to the Mayor and Council.
The survey will be available beginning Friday, March 1 at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZWSMNS7.
Boards and commissions are made up of volunteers from the community and play an important role in city government, providing the Mayor and Council with informed public opinions, thoughts and ideas that help shape the city.
The task force is reviewing enabling legislation for each board or commission, and will propose revisions to ensure clarity and understanding of the scope of their work. It will identify gaps or overlaps between boards and commissions, and recommend continuing, repurposing, merging, eliminating or adding boards or commissions. It will also review membership requirements and determine whether eligibility requirements or expertise should be required for appointment.
To learn more, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/2098.