07-16-2019 - Item 04 - Appointment of Human Resources Commissioner Laura VieyraAGENDA ITEM NO. 4
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE:July 16, 2019
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Carmany
Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:APPOINTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSIONER LAURA
VIEYRA
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this informational report.
BACKGROUND:
West Covina Municipal Code Section 2.66 established a 5-member Human Resources Commission.
Each City Councilmember has the power to appoint one (1) Human Resources Commissioner. To
qualify, Commissioners must be 1) at least eighteen (18) years of age, and 2) a resident and
registered voter of the city at the time of his or her appointment and throughout their term of office.
DISCUSSION:
Councilwoman Letty Lopez-Viado is announcing the appointment of Laura Vieyra to the Human
Resources Commission.
As required by California Government Code Section 54970 (Maddy Act) a notice of vacancy for this
position was posted by the City Clerk on April 22nd. The filing period for those interested in
submitting an application closed May 13th. The City received three (3) qualified applications. The
new appointee will assume office following the appointment and upon being administered the City’s
oath, and will serve unless removed by the City Council, or until replaced following the date of
expiration of the appointing councilmember’s term.
Prepared by: Nikole Bresciani, Assistant City Manager/Public Services Director