Currently, the city provides appointments to 32 boards with more than 200 appointed members. Most of the board members do not receive compensation for their time.
The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to recognize the time, expertise, and service of citizen volunteers, encourage broader community participation, and support the recruitment and retention of qualified individuals to serve in these important roles.
Under the ordinance, compensation would begin January 1, 2026. Chairpersons would receive $100 per meeting attended, and all other voting members would receive $75 per meeting attended.
City staff members serving on or assisting boards in an official capacity, as well as ex-officio City Commission members, would not receive payment or reimbursement for meeting attendance.
Any board member may voluntarily decline all or part of their compensation at any time by providing written notice to the appropriate official. Payments made under this ordinance will be exempt from occupational taxes.
The ordinance applies to a number of boards and commissions.
