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:
Save the date!
The next meeting for the Realignment Working Group will be held virtually on:
Thursday, September 29 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. [click here for direct LINK to meeting]
A sub committee of the Working Group will be meeting in-person to discuss the draft survey for current and past board and commission members.
September 13 from 2-4 p.m. at the Public Works Building, located at 161 S. Charlotte St.
There will also be a virtual and call in option, please contact the Deputy Clerk at [email protected] for remote options.
| Engagement | Date | Supporting Documents (click for direct link) |
Realignment Working Group (virtual) | September 29, 2022 5:30-7:00 p.m. | (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