BC Training Revision

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2020-04-16)

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GOVERNMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE  
BOARD & COMMISSION POLICY 
EFFECTIVE DATE:   2/11/2020 
POLICY NO. GSC-03 
 
 New 
 Revised 
TITLE:  Board, Commission and Committee Training 
PURPOSE:  Establish a uniform process for the training of new board, commission and 
committee members. 
GOVERNING AUTHORITY:  Glendale City Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII 
EXCEPTIONS:  Temporary Committees 
POLICY  
 
The Government Services Committee (GSC) recognizes that many staff liaisons 
currently provide training/orientation for new members. 
 
The GSC would like the standard practice for all boards and commissions to be that 
when a new member is appointed, training/orientation along with printed materials will 
be provided.   
 
The staff liaisons for the board or commission will provide training and materials to new 
members that cover such topics as: 
 
• Mission, functions and duties 
• Meeting schedules 
• Rules and procedures 
• Roles of the board or commission members and staff 
• Applicable statutes, City Code, regulations, etc. 
• Historical information 
 
The City Clerk’s Office and City Attorney’s Office provides training to new members 
regarding the Open Meeting Law, Conflicts of Interest, Parliamentary Procedure, etc., 
along with a handbook with more in-depth information on the topics covered. 
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 
 
Community Development Advisory Committee 
 
In addition to the training listed above, all members of the Community Development 
Advisory are required to complete: 
 
• Whistleblower training