Roles & Responsibilities of Appointed Officials Officials
Boards and commissions may be either advisory or quasi-judicial/decision-making in nature. Understanding whether your body is advisory or decision-making helps clarify your responsibilities and limits. Advisory Bodies ◊ PC irtoyvCi doeu rnecci lo omr mA ednmdiantiisot nr as tti oo n on policy, planning, or programs.
Decision-Making Bodies ◊ Ho ra vdee nt hy ec ea ruttahi on rai tcyt itoonas p( pe r. go. ,v e Pd el acni sni ionngs &o nZ od ne ivnegl oCpommemn ti s s i o n applications).
Collective vs. Individual Authority ◊ Authority is exercised by the board or commission as a individual members. ◊ Ionfdthiveidbuoaalrmd oemutbsiedres oshf omueldetninogtsd. irect staff, make promises, or take action on behalf ◊ Mbeefmorbeetrhsesbhooaurldd orerfcroaimnmfriosmsiopnu.blicly expressing positions on matters still pending ◊ Once a decision is made, all members are expected to support the outcome and uphold the integrity of the process. collective body , not by
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