Boards and Commissions - Pilot Proposal
Boards and Commissions - Pilot Proposal
The City of Asheville staff has created a proposal to realign the advisory boards to address challenges within the current system.
Why review the structure?
Continuous Improvement: City leadership is constantly reviewing if we can do things more effectively. Many of our boards and commissions have been around a long time, even dating back to the 1960s. In that time there has not been an overall assessment of this important City support system.
Why now?
Accessible government: We’ve heard from the community that we need to improve the accessibility of government.
Staff capacity: The size and complexity of the current structure has put a strain on staff and is unsustainable as it currently is. Staff would like to explore ideas to maximize and diversify support.
What are the goals of realigning?
Inclusive: the system would maximize opportunities for City Council (and staff) to hear from a diverse representation of our community.
Efficient: The system would have 1) a clear path for items to flow from the community to City Council; and 2) a transparent way for Council to request community input on policy decisions.
Strategic: Connect advisory board work to Council-identified priorities while maintaining opportunities for the addition of new ideas through Council Committee guidance.
Happening Now:
The Board and Commission Experience Survey was distributed on November 10 to current and past (up to ten years) advisory board members.
This survey is designed to provide data that the Working Group can analyze to inform recommendations to Council on how its advisory Boards and Commissions can perform and communicate more effectively. If you are a past board member and have received this survey, your cooperation in taking this survey will be greatly appreciated.
The survey will close on Tuesday, January 31 at 5:00 p.m.
| Engagement | Date | Supporting Documents (click for direct link) |
Realignment Working Group- Group coordinated and lead | January, 17, 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (virtual) | |
Realignment Working Group - Group coordinated and lead | December 15, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (virtual) | |
Realignment Working Group- Group coordinated and lead | November 17, 5:30-7:00 p.m. (virtual) | |
Realignment Working Group - Group coordinated and lead
| November 3, 2022 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (virtual) | |
Realignment Working Group
| September 29, 2022 5:30-7:00 p.m. (virtual) | (folder) |
Realignment Working Group- Survey Work Session (hybrid/optional) | September 13, 2022 2:00-4:00 p.m. In-person: A109 Conference Rm. Public Works Building, 161 S. Charlottee St. Virtual/call in: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hsy- | Meeting materials (folder) |
Realignment Working Group (virtual) | August 25, 2022 5:30-7:00 | Meeting materials (folder) |
Realignment Working Group (virtual) | July 28, 2022 5:30 - 7:00 | |
Realignment Working Group | 5:30- 7:00 p.m. | |
City Council Worksession | May 10, 2022 | |
| Restructure Working Group Kick off meeting | May 5, 2022 | |
Restructure Working Group - | April, 2022 | Invitation with details |
| Workshop #4 | March 11, 2022 | Presentation |
| Workshop #3 | March 9, 2022 | Presentation Recording Jamboard |
| Workshop #2 | March 7, 2022 | Presentation Recording Jamboard |
| Workshop #1 | March 3, 2022 | Presentation No Recording - Tech Dif Jamboard 1 Jamboard 2 |
Post Focus Group FAQs | February 22, 2022 | FAQs v2 |
| Focus Group 2 - Identified Stakeholders | February 3, 2022 | Recording |
Focus Group 1 - | February 2, 2022 | Recording |
Pre-Focus Group FAQs | February 1, 2022 | FAQs v2 |
Contact Information:
Please send your ideas, comments, questions and/or concerns to:
Updated 5/27/22