Attention Santa Monica Aquatics Enthusiasts:
The Santa Monica Aquatics Advisory Committee (SMAAC) is inviting nominations for three (3) representatives from Santa Monica Aquatics programs, specifically, 1) Sharks Swim Team, 2) Learn to Swim classes, and 3) Lap and/or Recreational swimming. The representation of city programs on the committee plays a vital role in shaping the future of aquatics programs for the Santa Monica community.
About SMAAC:
The Santa Monica Aquatics Advisory Committee (SMAAC) aims to give a voice to Santa Monica aquatics users and foster cooperation among the aquatics community. SMAAC serves as an advisory body to the Recreation and Parks Commission, providing valuable input on aquatics facilities needs assessments, programming, and activities. More information may be found at www.santamonicaswimcenter.org/santa-monica-aquatics-advisory-committee.
Representation/Meeting Details:
SMAAC meets quarterly in the Swim Center Meeting Room on the third Tuesday of January, April, July, and October at 6:30 pm.
Attendance Expectations:
Representatives are expected to attend two-thirds of the meetings on a 12-month rolling basis. Failure to attend two-thirds of meetings will be deemed to be a resignation from the committee.
Alternate Representatives:
An alternate representative may be appointed to attend committee meetings in place of the primary representative to ensure sufficient delegation of representation.
Term Duration:
The term for representatives of the Santa Monica aquatics programs is for 3 years, starting in April of 2024.
Nominations:
Individuals may nominate themselves or no more than one person using the link below. Nominations must include a brief biography of the person as it relates to Santa Monica aquatics and their respective section as well as contact information for the person. Additionally, each nominee must identify their past and current involvement in the City of Santa Monica Aquatics programming and any relationships/involvement in aquatics programming not provided by the City of Santa Monica.
City staff will notify any nominee not self-nominated to verify willingness to participate. If only one nomination is received for a section, voting will not take place and that individual will automatically be selected for the respective section.
Voting:
Prior to the SMAAC January meeting, City staff will send a ballot listing of all eligible nominees to all section members eligible to vote via e-mail. Ballots must be returned to City staff prior to the committee January meeting via mail, e-mail, or in person. Members eligible to vote will, by majority vote, elect a section representative to fill the vacancy for each respective section. Results of the election will be announced at the January meeting.
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Please take a moment and complete this survey to nominate yourself or someone you believe would best represent one of the following Santa Monica Aquatics programs as a member of the Santa Monica Aquatics Advisory Committee (SMAAC):
1. Sharks Swim Team
2. Learn to Swim Program
3. Lap/Recreational Swimming