HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03- SAC Interviews AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 4/8/2024
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Mindy Linder
Staff Phone No: 541-744-3388
Estimated Time: 10 min per applicant
S P R I N G F I E L D
C I T Y C O U N C I L
Council Goals: Mandate
ITEM TITLE:
ARTS COMMISSION APPLICANT INTERVIEWS
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Interview two (2) candidates for one (1) vacancy for membership on the Springfield
Arts Commission and decide on appointment.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
The Springfield Arts Commission opened has one (1) vacant position because it was
not filled in the previous recruitment.
Two (2) applicants applied for the one (1) vacancy.
ATTACHMENTS: 1: Bennett, Keith Application
2: Sowell, Leah Application
3: Arts Commission Interviews-Schedule Questions
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The City received two (2) applications for the one (1) vacancy during the most
recent recruitment for the Springfield Arts Commission which closed March 29,
2024.
The current vacancy is one (1) partial term with an expiration ending December 31,
2027.
The Springfield Arts Commission requests the candidates be interviewed by the City
Council. The Springfield Arts Commission believes the candidates are eligible and
qualified to serve on the commission. Following the interviews, the Council will
need to appoint one (1) applicant to the one (1) partial term (ending December 31,
2027).
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Arts Commission Interview Schedule & Questions
Schedule
• Interview of Keith Bennett and Leah Sowell
Interview Questions for applicant
1. Why are you interested in serving (or continuing your service) on the Arts Commission?
2. Describe your understanding of the role you will have serving as an Arts Commissioner and how
it relates to the work of the Council.
3. What do you see as current issues and challenges for the City of Springfield?