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RESOLUTION NO. 11625 (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADVISORY BODY
HANDBOOK TO ADJUST THE ANNUAL RECRUITMENT AND
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR DEADLINES
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Charter of the City of San Luis Obispo, the
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, and its own resolutions, the City Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo appoints individuals to serve on its advisory bodies; and
WHEREAS, Section 1.G and 1.H of the Advisory Body Handbook references the
processes for annual recruitment of the City’s advisory body members and annual
election of advisory body chairs and vice chairs;
WHEREAS, at its Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026, the City Council reviewed
proposed changes to the annual recruitment process and annual election of advisory
body chairs and vice chairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that Section G and H.1 of the Advisory Body Handbook shall be amended to read
as follows:
G. Term of Office – Advisory Body Members
Unless otherwise noted in the Advisory Body Bylaws, the full term of office will be
four years unless dictated otherwise by an alternate authority as reflected in the
specific body bylaws. The length of a term is dictated by the principle that no more
than two terms on any committee will expire each year. This rule ensures continuity
for all committees. Annual appointments commence on July 1st for all bodies
except the ASI representative for the Mass Transportation Committee (see specific
body bylaws for details). Appointments to unexpired terms begin the day following
the appointment confirmation date by City Council action. No appointee shall serve
on the same advisory body for more than two consecutive full terms but may
subsequently serve on another advisory body unless noted otherwise. Exceptions
to the consecutive terms rule include the Construction Board of Appeals, Citizen
Transportation Committee, Housing Authority Board, and Zone 9. The Council may
also determine that a subsequent consecutive term m ay be held if no additional
qualified candidates are available.
A mid-term appointment to a vacant seat on an advisory body shall not preclude
the appointee from serving two additional consecutive full terms, provided that the
initial, partial term served is less than half of a full term. Appointments made with
less than one-year left in the term may be considered for re-appointment without
a new application and interview, at the discretion of the City Council sub -committee
members assigned to the advisory body.
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H. Officer Election and Officer Terms
1. Election: When possible, in July, each advisory body, at its regular meeting,
shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson.
2. Terms of Office: The term of office of a chairperson or vice chairperson shall
be one year and no person shall serve as chairperson or vice chairperson for
more than two consecutive terms, except if noted elsewhere under specific
boards and commissions.
Completion of a partial term of office as chairperson or vice chairperson shall not
preclude an advisory body member from serving two additional consecutive full
terms, provided that the partial term served is less than one year.
Upon motion of Council Member Marx, seconded by Council Member Shoresman,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Francis,
and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 3rd day of February 2026.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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