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Resolution to Appoint Jonathan Overpeck to the Environmental Commission (7 Votes Required)
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Whereas, The resignation by Commissioner Joshua Rego from the Environmental Commission caused a partial term vacancy with a term end date of May 31, 2019;
Whereas, Jonathan Overpeck has applied for a position on the City’s Environmental Commission;
Whereas, Mr. Overpeck is well qualified with over 40 years of experience in the environment and sustainability fields, including currently serving as Dean at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability;
Whereas, The appointee is not a registered elector of the City of Ann Arbor; and
Whereas, Section 12.2(b) of the City Charter states:
“Residency eligibility requirements for paid appointed officers shall be in accordance with State law. An unpaid appointive officer to a board or commission established pursuant to law, this charter, or ordinance shall be eligible for appointment if he/she is a registered elector of this City, unless this requirement is waived by a resolution concurred in by not less than seven members of the Council.”; and
RESOLVED, That City Council waives the requirement of Section 12.2(b) of the City Charter and makes the following appointment:
Environmental Commission
Jonathan Overpeck
432 Riverview Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48194
Partial Term: Ending May 31, 2019
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Smith and Bannister