A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report items numbered 21-52 & 22-25, regarding a report on Boards and Commissions

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO APPROVE ALL MEMBERS CHART #1 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 1 Board of Zoning Appeal (ZBA) Art. 10, §10.10 of CZO. 5 members; 7 associate members. • Must be Cambridge residents. • Cannot be City employees. • Cannot be members of the Planning Board. • Not more than one member shall be a member of Board of Appeals established under State Building Code. No. 5 years (members). 2 years (alternates). 2 Cambridge Industrial Commission Ch. 2.80 of the CMC. 3 members. • Must be citizen of the City. No prohibition. 3 years. 3 Commission for Human Services Programs Ch. 2.98 of the CMC. 9 members. • 8 members must be Cambridge residents. • 1 member must be representative from the Superintendent of Cambridge Public Schools. • 2 members shall have experience and knowledge of human services in the City's private sector. • 6 community representatives shall have experience and knowledge of the City's Human Services. No prohibition. 3 years. 4 Commission of the Status of Women Ch. 2.88 of CMC. 20 members. • Members appointed by City Manager from recommendation of Commission. • Commission shall consult with recognized groups working for equal status of women to obtain names of qualified candidates. • Members "shall be representative of all socio-economic and racial/ethnic segments of the City." • All prospective members shall have belief in and support of the equal status of women in society and implementation of the aims of the Equal Rights Amendment. • Must be residents of City at time of appointment. No prohibition. 3 years. Attachment A

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO APPROVE ALL MEMBERS CHART #1 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 5 Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship Ch. 2.123 of CMC. 11 members. • Members appointed by City Manager from recommendations of Commission. • Commission shall consult with recognized groups working for immigrant rights and citizenship (groups listed in enabling legislation). • Members "shall be representative of all socio-economic and racial/ethnic segments of the City." • Knowledgeable about immigrant rights and citizenship. • Must be residents of City at time of appointment. No prohibition. 3 years. 6 Community Advisory Board on the Living Wage Ch. 2.123 of CMC. 9 members. • Shall include representatives of labor unions, community organizations, and the business community. No prohibition. 3 years. 7 Conservation Commission G.L. c. 40, §8(c). 7 members. (Per statute, not less than 3, not more than 7.) • Appointments under Plan E by City Manager subject to provisions of City Charter. No prohibition. 3 years. 8 Historical Commission G.L. c. 40C; G.L. c. 40, § 8D; Ch. 2.78 of CMC. 10 members. • 7 members , 3 alternates. • Must include a nominee by Cambridge Historical Society. • Chapter of the American Institute of Architects covering Cambridge. • Boston Society of Landscape Architects. • Board of Realtors covering Cambridge. • Resident of historic district. • Attorney. No. 3 years.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO APPROVE ALL MEMBERS CHART #1 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 9 Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission* Ch. 2.78 of the CMC. 5 members; 3 alternates. • Members: 1) shall include 3 residents of neighborhood, not less than two shall be homeowners; 2) one neighborhood property owner (may or may not be homeowner); 3) one member and/or one alternate of Historical Commission. • One member and/or one alternate, in addition to mandated members of Historical Commission, may be Cambridge resident who lives outside district. Remaining alternates shall be property owners. • Members not part of Historical Commission shall “by reason of experience or education” have knowledge and concern for improvement, conservation, and enhancement of district. • Two members/alternates shall have professional qualifications related to real estate, architecture, or historic preservation. • District Order recommends that one member/alternate have expertise in architecture or architectural history and another have expertise in landscape architecture. No. 3 years. 10 Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission* Ch. 2.78 of the CMC. 5 members; 3 alternates. • Members: 1) shall include 3 residents of neighborhood, not less than two shall be homeowners; 2) one neighborhood property owner (may or may not be homeowner); 3) one member and/or one alternate of Historical Commission. • One member and/or one alternate, in addition to mandated members of Historical Commission, may be Cambridge resident who lives outside district. Remaining alternates shall be property owners. • Members not part of Historical Commission shall “by reason of experience or education” have knowledge and concern for improvement, conservation, and enhancement of district. • Two members/alternates shall have professional qualifications related to real estate, architecture, or historic preservation. • At least one member/alternate shall have professional qualifications in landscape architecture, urban planning, law, or geotechnical engineering. No prohibition. 3 years. * Neighborhood Conservation District Commissions are sub-commissions of the Historical Commission created upon the designation of a neighborhood conservation district pursuant to 2.78.180 of the Cambridge Municipal Code.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO APPROVE ALL MEMBERS CHART #1 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 11 Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission* Ch. 2.78 of the CMC. 5 members; 3 alternates. • Members: 1) shall include 3 residents of neighborhood, not less than two shall be homeowners; 2) one neighborhood property owner (may or may not be homeowner); 3) one member and/or one alternate of Historical Commission. • One member and/or one alternate, in addition to mandated members of Historical Commission, may be Cambridge resident who lives outside district. Remaining alternates shall be property owners. • Members not part of Historical Commission shall “by reason of experience or education” have knowledge and concern for improvement, conservation, and enhancement of district. • Two members/alternates shall have professional qualifications related to real estate, architecture, or historic preservation. • One resident member shall be a tenant, the neighborhood property owner member shall be a resident of the District, and all alternates shall be resident property owners. No prohibition. 2 years. 12 Human Rights Commission Ch. 2.76 of CMC. 11 members. • Must be residents of the City. • Members shall be representative of the population of the City. Shall contain members of groups traditionally targets of discriminatory behavior. No prohibition. 3 years. 13 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission Ch. 2.125 of CMC. 16 members. (Per ordinance, no less than 10, not more than 20). • Appointed by City Manager. • Members recruited by all means available, including commission recommendations. • Commission shall consult with recognized groups working towards equal rights for LGBTQ+ persons. • Shall be to extent practicable representative of all socio-economic, age, racial, and gender identifying segments of City. •Must either reside or work in the City. No prohibition. 3 years. 14 Library Board of Trustees Ch. 2.46 of CMC. 6 members. • 6 citizens. • 1 School Committee member. No prohibition. 3 years. * Neighborhood Conservation District Commissions are sub-commissions of the Historical Commission created upon the designation of a neighborhood conservation district pursuant to 2.78.180 of the Cambridge Municipal Code.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO APPROVE ALL MEMBERS CHART #1 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 15 Peace Commission Ch. 2.90 of CMC. 20 members max. • Members can come from recommendations from Commission. • Commission shall consult with recognized groups working for nuclear disarmament. • Commission shall be representative of socio-economic and racial/ethnic populations of City. No prohibition. 3 years. 16 Planning Board G.L. c. 41, §§70-72, 81A; Ch. 2.68 of CMC. 7 members. 2 associate members. • Appointed by City Manager. No. 5 years. 17 Police Review and Advisory Board Ch. 2.74 of CMC. 5 members. • City Manager shall seek qualified candidates by advertising in local newspapers prior to appointment. • Members of board shall not hold any other position for the City while a member. • No member of the City employee's immediate family shall be appointed to or hired by board. • No member shall have been an employee of the City within two years of appointment to the board. No. 5 years. 18 Water Board Ch. 2.70 of the CMC. 5 members. • Appointed by City Manager. • No member of City Council shall be an appointed member of the board. • No member of board shall be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract, bargain, sale, or agreement, in relation to the water works. No. 5 years. 19 Board of Examiners No enabling ordinance/legislation found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. • No source found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO APPROVE, EXCLUDING EMPLOYEES/STATE APPOINTMENTS CHART #2 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 1 Affordable Housing Board of Trustees Ch. 11.206.1 of CZO; Ch. 482 of Acts of 1991. 9 members. •CM is one member ex official. • 8 members shall be "representatives from different sectors of community concerning with housing policy," including City Board members, agencies, non- profits housing associations, and community representatives. Yes. 3 years. 2 Animal Commission Ch. 2.82 of the CMC. 7 members. • Chief of Police Department and Commissioner of Health and Hospital shall be permanent members. • 5 other members appointed by City Manager. • Members shall have demonstrated ability in animal welfare field with related experience in public information programs, animal shelter operations, spaing and neutering programs, affiliations with national and local animal protection societies, and knowledge of animal health care and diseases. Yes. 3 years. 3 Commission for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board Ch. 2.96 of CMC. 11 members. • 1st member: Representative from DPW. • 2nd member: Representative from Department of Human Services. • Of remaining 9 members: 5 shall be persons with a handicap; 4 shall be parents, friends, or other interested persons of handicapped. Yes. 3 years. 4 Open Data Review Board Ch. 2.126 of CMC. 7 members. • 3 residents. • 4 City employees, including 1 member of the Information Technology Department. Yes. 2 years. 5 Public Arts Commission Ch. 2.114 of the CMC. 7 members. • Includes residents and employees with professional experience in the field of arts administration. Yes. 3 years.

NOT BOARD OR COMMISSION & NOT IN CMC BUT SUBJECT TO CM APPOINTMENT AND CC APPROVAL CHART #3 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 1 Housing Authority G.L. c. 121B, §3. 4 members. • Membership must be in compliance with statute. • 4 members appointed by City Manager subject to confirmation by City Council. • 1 appointed by the State.* No. 3 years. 2 Industrial Development Financing Authority Ch. 772 of the Acts of 1967. 5 directors • Appointed by the City Manager with the confirmation of the City Council. • At least one director shall be experienced in financal matters, one real estate matters, and one in town or city government matters. • Members must be residents of the City. • Cannnot be connected to industrial occupant. • Cannnot have any direct or indirect financial interest in the property to be included in industrial area. No prohibition. 5 years. 3 Redevelopment Authority G.L. c. 121B, §5. 5 members. • 4 members appointed by City Manager subject to confirmation by City Council. • 1 member appointed by the State.* • Members must be Cambridge residents. • Members shall be a fiduciary of the housing or redevelopment authority. No prohibition. 5 years. * Under state law, one member of a Housing or Redevelopment Authority is appointed by the state and is not subject to City Council approval. G.L. c. 121B, §5.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NOT SUBJECT TO COUNCIL APPROVAL DUE TO ENABLING LEGISLATION CHART #4 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 1 Board of Assessors Ch. 2.40 of CMC; G.L. c. 59. 3 members. • 1st member: Director of Assessment. • 2nd and 3rd members: Assessors. • All appointed by City Manager. Yes. 3 years. 2 Board of Survey G.L. c. 41, §73. 3 members. • 1st member: Building Commissioner. • 2nd member: City Engineer. • 3rd Member: Executive Director of Historical Commission. • Consultant professional engineer as needed. Yes. 3 years. 3 Building Code Board of Appeal G.L. c. 143, §100, ¶ 13; 780 CMR §100, §113.4. (Creation optional for municipality or region). 3-5 members. • Appointed by "chief administrative officer of the city, region, or town." • Members must have at least five years experience in construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of building and building codes. • At least 1 member shall be a registered structural or civil professional engineer. • At least 1 member shall be licensed registered architect. Yes. None indicated. 4 Election Commission Ch. 239 of the Acts of 1921; Ch. 43 of Acts of 1939; Ch. 432 of the Acts of 1939. 4 members. • 2 Democrats; 2 Republicans. No. 4 years. 5 Health Policy Board Ch. 147 of the Acts of 1996; Ch. 2.72 of CMC. 19 members. • 19 members (including representation from the medical profession, 2 City employees, 10 Cambridge residents, 4 Somerville residents, 1 Everett resident, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Cambridge Health Alliance.) Yes. 3 years. 6 License Commission Ch. 95 of the Acts of 1922. 3 members. • 1st member: Fire Chief of designee. • 2nd member: Police Commissioner or designee. • 3rd member: Appointed by City Manager. Yes. 3 years. 7 Pole and Conduit Commission Ch. 213 of the Acts of 1922. 3 members. • 1st member: Chairman of License Commission. • 2nd member: City Electrician. • 3rd member: Superintendent of Streets. Yes. 3 years.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NOT SUBJECT TO COUNCIL APPROVAL DUE TO ENABLING LEGISLATION CHART #4 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 8 Retirement Board G.L. c. 32. 5 members. • 1st member: City Auditor ex-officio. • 2 members: Representatives elected by employees and retirees. • 1 member: Appointed by City Manager. • Remaining 1 member: Chosen by the other four members of Retirement Board. Yes. 3 years. 9 Traffic and Parking Commission Ch. 455 of the Acts of 1961. 3 members. • Appointed by the City Manager. • No person holding public office shall be eligible for appointment. • No salaried employee of City shall be eligible for appointment. Yes. 3 years.

GROUPS LISTED IN 2.22 OF THE CAMBRIDGE MUNICIPAL CODE BUT ARE NOT BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS CHART #5 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 1 Arts Council Ch. 2.114.050 of CMC. 9-15 members. • Applicants are “residents and employees of the City experienced in some phase of artistic expression, creation, performance, production , finance, or organization. Again, unclear source.) Yes. 3 years. 2 Central Square Advisory Committee Art. 20.300 of CZO. 9 members. • Cambridge residents or business persons or landowners within overlay district. • 1 member having recognized qualifications as architect or landscape architect shall serve as Chair. • 4 members representing business community in Central Square with diverse representation from property owners, small and large scale merchants, and office tenants. • 4 members representing residents of four abutting Cambridge neighborhoods. No prohibition. 3 years. 3 Consumer Advisory Committee Ch. 2.92 of the CMC 7 members. • The Sealer of Weights and Measures and the Chairperson of the License Commission serve as ex- officio members. • 5 other members must be residents of the City and are appointed by City Manager. Yes. 2 years. 4 Council on Aging Ch. 2.100 of the CMC. 11 members. • Members appointed by City Manager. • 7 members must be over the age of 60. • 4 members must be representative of other community segments servicing or concerned with the well being of the elderly population of the City. No prohibition. 7 members over 60: 3 years; 4 members serving the elderly population of City: 2 years. 5 Recycling Advisory Committee (Merged with Advisory Committee on Environmentally Desirable Practices.) Ch. 8.24.070-G of CMC. 9 members minimum. • Members must have demonstrated interest in recycling. • 6 must be residents of Cambridge. • 1 member shall be a user of or familiar with City's Recycling Dropoff Center. • 1 member shall represent the private real estate industry (apartment management). • 1 member shall be a designee of the Cambridge Housing Authority. • 1 member shall represent the business community. • 1 member shall represent nonprofit institutions. • Commissioner of Public Works shall be ex officio member of the committee. Yes. 3 years. 6 Civic Unity Committee No enabling ordinance/legislation found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. • No source found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. 7 Cambridge Public Access Corporation No enabling ordinance/legislation found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. • No source found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found.

GROUPS LISTED IN 2.22 OF THE CAMBRIDGE MUNICIPAL CODE BUT ARE NOT BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS CHART #5 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 8 Porter Square Community Advisory Committee No enabling ordinance/legislation found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. • No source found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. 9 Scientific Advisory Committee No enabling ordinance/legislation found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. • No source found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found. No enabling ordinance/legislation found.

GROUPS NOT LISTED IN 2.22 OF THE CAMBRIDGE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ARE NOT BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS CHART #6 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 1 Biosafety Committee Ch. 8.20 of CMC. 5 members. • 1st member: Commissioner of Public Health or designee. • 2nd member: Chair of Cambridge Health Policy Board or designee. • Minimum of 3 other members: Appointed by CM. Yes. 5 years. 2 Cambridge Black, Indigenous, People of Color-Owned Business Advisory Committee Appointed by City Manager. 10-14 members. • Any Cambridge BIPOS small business. • Associated with organization serving Cambridge BIPOS businesses. No. Anticipated meeting once a month for 8-12 months. 3 City Manager’s Advisory Committee Under the direction of City Manager’s Office. 12-15 residents and stakeholders. • Selection based on "ability to represent the diversity of the Cambridge community." No prohibition. 2 years. 4 Climate Protection Action Committee City Council Order, 2002. 9 members. • Members who 1) take an active interest in climate issues and 2) live or work in the City. No prohibition. 3 years. 5 Community Benefits Advisory Committee Ch. 2.172 of the CCO. 13 members. • City Manager or designee as chair. • 3 members representatives of non-profit organizations providing services to City residents; 3 City staff members, including City manager or designee; 4 Cambridge residents; 1 representative of Cambridge Community Foundation; 1 representative of City's business or property development community; 1 representative of City's universities; 2 non-profit representatives from list of at least four nominees provided by Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition if submitted in timely fashion. Yes. 3 years. 6 Community Preservation Act Committee Ch. 2.122 of the CMC; by authority of G.L. c. 44B, §5. 9 members. • Appointed by City Manager pursuant to requirements under G.L. c. 44B, §5. • City Manager designee as Chair; 1 member shall be member of Conservation Commission; 1 member shall be member of Historical Commission; 1 member shall be member of Planning Board; 1 member shall be member of Board of Park Commissioners; 1 member shall be member of Housing Authority. No prohibition. 5 years.

GROUPS NOT LISTED IN 2.22 OF THE CAMBRIDGE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ARE NOT BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS CHART #6 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 7 Family Policy Council Ch. 2.84 of the CMC. 27 members. • Membership includes Mayor, 1 member of City Council, 1 member of School Committee, the City Manager or designee, the Superintendent of Schools, the Assistant City Manager for Human Services, the Commissioner of Health and Hospitals, Police Commissioner, Director of Cambridge Public Library, 1 member of philanthropic community, 1 representative from a state agency serving children, youth, and families, 1 representative of corporate/business community, 1 representative of the universities, 1 representative of early childhood care community, 5 members represent community at large and/or active parents groups or other groups involved with children and their families, 3 members representing specific areas to be addressed by Family Policy Council agenda, and 3 youth members who are residents between ages of 14-18. Yes. 3 years. 8 Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board/Committee Formed by City Manager in 1997 as Fresh Pond Advisory Committee, renamed Fresh Pond Advisory Board based on Fresh Pond Reservation Master Plan. 15 members. • Must include at least 9 resident volunteers with active, long-term knowledge of the Reservation. • Water Department's Watershed Manager. • Conservation Commission Executive Director. • Director of Recreation. Yes. 2 years. 9 Grand Junction Multi- use Path Design Working Group Under the direction of City Manager’s Office. None Listed. • No positions. No. 2 years. 10 Harvard Square Advisory Committee. Ch. 20.50, subsection 20.54 of the CZO. 11 members. • 2 architects, attorneys who specialize in zoning, urban planners, architectural historians, or landscape architects; 1 member who operates a non-formula business within the Harvard Square Overlay District; 4 residents living within a half mile of the Harvard Square Overlay; 1 member representing the Harvard Square Neighborhood Association or Neighborhood group representing Harvard Square; 1 member representing an institution owning institutional property in the Harvard Square Overlay District; 1 member representing the Cambridge Historical Commission. No prohibition. 3 years. 11 Harvard Square Kiosk Working Group Under the direction of City Manager’s Office. 16 members. • None. No prohibition. 99 years. 12 Net Zero Action Plan Task Force 2015 Net Zero Action Plan None listed. • No positions. No prohibition. 2 years.

GROUPS NOT LISTED IN 2.22 OF THE CAMBRIDGE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ARE NOT BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS CHART #6 Name of Board/Commission Enabling Ordinance/Legislation Number of Members Special Qualifications for Members City Employees Serve? Term of Service 13 Oil Recycling Committee Ch. 8.52.020 of CMC. 9 members. • 1 member shall be Commissioner of Health and Hospitals or designee. • 1 member shall be Commissioner of Public Works or designee. • 6 members appointed by City Manager, of which 2 shall be members of public familiar with environmental affairs, 1 shall be representative of retailers of automotive lubricating oils in City, and 3 shall be from public at large. • If possible, 1 shall be have knowledge of automotive engineering and 1 shall be representative of electric utility company. • Committee shall file interim reports to City Council every six months. • Committee shall file their final report within 18 months of the first meeting. Yes. Members serve until issuance of final report 18 monts after first meeting. 14 Pedestrian Committee Ch. 10.17 of CMC. 15 members. • "Membership includes an unspecified number of citizens and representatives from City departments." Yes. 2 years. 15 Public Planting Committee Ch. 2.106 of the CMC. 11-21 members max. • City Arborist, or if there is no arborist, a representative from DPW recommended by the Public Works Commissioner. • Representative from Community Development Department, recommended by Assistant City Manager for Community Development. • Representative from Open Space Committee, recommended by Chair of committee. • Other members appointed from the public at large. Shall be City residents, preferable qualified in horticulture by training or practical experience. If not, demonstrated interest in urban forestry and landscape issues. Members shall be representative of as many neighborhoods as possible. • City Manager shall advertise publicly for members in the committee. Yes. 2 years. 16 River Street Advisory Committee Established under the direction of the City Manager. 12-15 members. • Group includes residents, business, and institutional representatives and subject matter experts and will work with city staff to develop design principles and alternative design options. No. 1 year. 17 Vision Zero Advisory Committee Established under the direction of the City Manager. None listed. • "Include Cambridge residents as well as representatives of local advocacy groups including Livable Streets, Walk Boston, Boston Cyclists' Union, Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, Cambridge Bicycle Safety, the City's Bicycle Committee, Pedestrian Committee and Transit Advisory Committees, the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, local universities, and the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, as well as City staff." Yes. 2 years.