ORDINANCE NO. 260252

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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas

Amending Section 2-891, Code of Ordinances, Health Commission, by reducing the number of voting members from seventeen to eleven.

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WHEREAS, the Health Commission provides essential structure and oversight for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Kansas City's community health plan; and

WHEREAS, the Health Commission fosters city-wide collaboration among organizations and individuals working to build a healthier community and advises the Mayor and City Council on critical public health matters and policies; and

WHEREAS, in recent years the Commission has experienced recurring vacancies, member resignations, and difficulties maintaining a quorum necessary to conduct official business in a timely and consistent manner; and

WHEREAS, reducing the number of voting members to reflect current participation levels will enhance quorum reliability, enhance administrative efficiency, and strengthen the Commission’s ability to fulfill its mission without diminishing advisory role; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That Section 2-891(a), Code of Ordinances of the City of Kansas City, is hereby amended by repealing Section 2-891(a), and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter, to read as follows:

Sec. 2-891.  Membership.

Membership total; mayoral appointments. The health commission shall consist of 11 voting members appointed by the mayor in consultation with the director of health. And, the director of health serves as a nonvoting ex officio member.

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Approved as to form:

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Joseph A. Guarino

Senior Associate City Attorney