The Tukwila Human Services Advisory Board (“Board”) is hereby established to serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and the City Council and shall submit to the Mayor and City Council any recommendations regarding human services needs and programs in the City. The Board shall:
1. 
Assist in monitoring and assessing the need for human services in Tukwila.
2. 
Provide recommendations for the prioritizing of human services needs within the City.
3. 
Recommend human services policies.
4. 
Recommend human services projects for City funding.
5. 
Receive and review proposals for human services programs.
6. 
Render other assistance or advice on the human services issue as needed.
(Ord. 2531 § 3, 2017)
A. 
Qualifications.
Members must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. 
Be a resident of the City of Tukwila;
2. 
Own or work at a business within the City of Tukwila;
3. 
Be an employee or a board member of a faith-based or non-profit organization operating within the City;
4. 
Be an employee of one of the school districts operating within the City; or
5. 
Be an employee within the medical health community operating within the City.
B. 
Number of Members.
The Board shall be comprised of seven members that meet the requirements of TMC Section 2.34.020.A and should include, to the extent possible:
1. 
One representative from Tukwila’s business community.
2. 
One representative from a Tukwila faith-based or non-profit organization.
3. 
Three community members.
4. 
One representative from the local school districts.
5. 
One representative from Tukwila’s medical health community.
C. 
Appointment Process.
Community members that meet the requirements stated in TMC Section 2.34.020.A shall submit a completed Boards and Commissions Application to the Mayor’s Office. The Mayor’s Office will forward the application to the Board Staff Liaison to contact the applicant. The Mayor recommends appointment of applicants to the City Council and all appointments are confirmed by the City Council.
D. 
Term of Appointment.
The term of appointment for the members of the Human Services Advisory Board shall be three years provided, however, that in order for the fewest terms to expire in any one year all current terms of existing appointed Board members shall expire on March 31 of the year set forth below for each respective position number:
Term for Positions 5 and 6 shall expire March 31, 2024
Term for Positions 3 and 7 shall expire March 31, 2025
Term for Positions 1, 2 and 4 shall expire March 31, 2026
After the expiration of the current terms for the existing Board members listed above, each term thereafter shall be for a period of three years.
E. 
Resignations.
If a Board member is unable to complete their term of service, a letter of resignation shall be sent to the Mayor indicating the effective date of the resignation.
F. 
Vacancies.
Any appointment to a position vacated other than by the expiration of the term of the appointment shall be to fill only the unexpired portion of said term.
G. 
Revocation of Appointment.
A Board member may be removed from the position if absent without being excused for three consecutive meetings or six regular meetings in a calendar year.
(Ord. 2531 § 4, 2017; Ord. 2712 § 5, 2023)
Members of the Board shall meet and organize by electing from the members of the Board a Chair and a Vice-chair, and such other officers as may be determined by the Board, to serve for one year. The Vice-chair shall promote to the Chair the following year and a new Vice-Chair shall be elected by the members. It shall be the duty of the Chair to preside at all meetings. The Vice-chair shall perform this duty in the absence of the Chair. If neither the Chair nor the Vice-Chair is present, a member chosen by agreement of the attending members shall act as Chair.
(Ord. 2531 § 5, 2017)
A. 
Conduct.
The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting per quarter. Board meetings shall be conducted in public session and noticed in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).
B. 
By-Laws.
The Board shall adopt bylaws to provide guidelines for the conduct of business.
C. 
Quorum.
A majority of the seated members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
D. 
Staff Assistance.
The City shall provide assigned staff to support the Board. The primary role of staff is to represent the City and facilitate communication between the Board, City Administration, the City Council and other City departments. Staff responsibilities include:
1. 
Ensuring that meeting notifications and recordkeeping are consistent with applicable state laws;
2. 
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA);
3. 
Providing professional guidance, issue analysis and recommendations;
4. 
Assisting with research, report preparation and correspondence; and
5. 
Compiling agendas, maintaining minutes, forwarding recommendations and/or implementing actions.
(Ord. 2531 § 6, 2017)
A. 
Reporting Requirements.
The Board shall keep the City of Tukwila apprised of its activities and recommendations by submitting an annual written report by January 31 each year summarizing the activities for the previous year.
B. 
Biennial Review.
The City Council shall review the ongoing relevance of all Boards and Commissions in conjunction with review of requested funding allocations during the biennial budget process.
(Ord. 2531 § 7, 2017)