Date Adopted:  10/08/2020	            Working Instruction Number: 2020-13      
Revised: 2/10/2022	

CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO
VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSION
SELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS

1.  Purpose:  This Working Instruction establishes the process for selecting new Commissioners and for renewing a Commissioner’s appointment to the VAC. 

2.  Requirements: 

a.  New candidates for Commissioner:  will be assessed on their:

		(1).  	Knowledge of the Commission and its mission
		(2).  	Expected contributions to the Commission and its mission
		(3).  	Honesty and integrity
(4).  	Knowledge of issues impacting veterans, transitioning service members, active duty personnel, guardsmen and reservists, family members, and survivors of these individuals. 
		(5).  	Time commitment and availability 
		(6).	Relevant experience
		(7).   Willingness to serve

b.  Commissioners who Request Their Appointment Renewed: Term renewal is not automatic, and the Commission recommends renewal based on the needs of the Commission.  Commissioners requesting appointment renewal will be assessed on their participation and engagement in Commission activities.  

3.  Procedure:

a.  New Commission Appointments:  

(1).  A new candidate for Commissioner shall be identified to the Commission, as outlined in the By-Laws, by the City of Aurora Commission Liaison. Notification shall include the candidate’s full application package. 

(2). The Chairperson shall provide each sitting Commissioner (including any alternate Commissioner) with the candidate’s full application package. 
	
(3).  Using their discretionary authority, the Chairperson shall select two Commissioners to conduct an interview of the candidate. The Chairperson may serve as one of the two interviewers. 

(4).  The result of the interview shall be discussed with the full Commission at its next meeting where a vote will be taken, and the result provided to the City of Aurora Commission’s Liaison.  A 2/3 vote for the candidate is required for the Commission to recommend appointment.

b.  Term Renewal Appointment. 

(1).  A Commissioner whose term is expiring must reapply to serve on the Commission by submitted a request in writing to the City of Aurora Clerk’s Office.  

(2).  The City of Aurora Commission Liaison shall forward the request to the Chairperson who shall provide a copy of the request to all sitting Commissioners (including any alternate Commissioner).

(3).  The Commission will vote on the renewal request and the result shall be provided to the City of Aurora Commission Liaison for submission to the City Council.