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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