Goal #6: Develop A Formal Education Process For Board & Commission Members.
- Review current practices and identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth
- Utilize the Boards & Commissions Ad Hoc Committee to review and revise the Guide for DeSoto Public Officials
- Research neighboring cities and their Boards & Commissions onboarding processes, then identify strengths from their program to implement in DeSoto
- Develop a draft City of DeSoto Boards & Commissions Onboarding process aligning with the Guide for DeSoto Public Officials
- City Council review and approval of the City of DeSoto Boards & Commissions Onboarding process
- Establish a tracking mechanism for ensuring completion of education requirements for Board & Commission members
- Develop material and online resources; Train City staff and liaisons on training process; Publish and advertise the Onboarding Process
- Implement new Boards & Commissions Onboarding Process for all current Boards & Commissions Members
Quarter One Update:
A review of current practices have been conducted. Areas of strengths and opportunities of growth is being collected from different departments including EDC's current practice as a guide.
