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The History of ONE-PS
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On the outside of City Hall, above the entrance to the City Council Chamber, are the words: “The People Are the City.”
Palm Springs is a City of great neighborhoods because our residents choose to make a difference in the places where they live. In 2005, the City Council formalized a process for officially recognizing neighborhood organizations throughout Palm Springs. The Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) was created to provide residents with responsive, coordinated services which promote and support collaboration and communication through the recognized neighborhood organizations. At that time the organization was knows as Palm Springs Neighborhood Involvement Committee (PSNIC.) Over time and united effort, the City officials increased opportunities for citizen involvement and built strong partnerships between City Hall and the community through these recognized neighborhood organizations. In 2015, with the organization achieving city-wide recognition, the name was changed to: Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs, (ONE-PS.) Working with the Office of Neighborhood Involvement, ONE-PS provides a forum with representatives from these certified neighborhood organizations which meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except August). As of January, 2018 there are now 45 recognized organized neighborhoods which form ONE-PS. This organization is still in the process of growing! |
The ONE-PS MissionWho We Are and What We Do Today
ONE-PS is a network of Palm Springs neighborhoods that gives voice to the issues and concerns of our community. We collectively seek practical solutions and promote informed and transparent two-way communication between organized neighborhoods and City officials on matters and events of broad civic and social interest.
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The ONE-PS Vision
What We Aspire to in the Future
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ONE-PS aspires to be the broadly recognized and respected voice of the organized neighborhoods of Palm Springs.
We will be an increasingly visible and identifiable organization, providing organized neighborhoods within the City effective leadership and representation for the benefit of our community. We will continue to be a sought-after resource for information, opinion, and perspective on matters of interest to Palm Springs and thereby have an impact on decisions affecting our City. Our events will be eagerly anticipated, well-attended, and fully staffed with motivated volunteers. Our composition will be as inclusive and as diverse as our City. We will continue to be a component of the overall Palm Springs “brand” contributing to our City’s appeal, recognition, and stature throughout the state, the nation, and the world. |
ONE-PS Bylaws
The Bylaws are ONE-PS's Operating Manual
They define:
- The Board of Directors and how it will function
- Roles and duties of the Board of Directors and officers
- Rules and procedures for holding meetings, electing directors, and appointing officers
- Conflict of interest policies and procedures
- Other essential corporate governance matters
ONE-PS Board of Directors / Officers for 2018
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ONE-PS Board of Directors At-Large for 2018
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ONE-PS Standing Committees
Board of Directors Chair@one-ps.org
The Board of Directors consists of the the Chairpersons of all the ONE-PS standing committees and the immediate past Chairperson of ONE-PS. The Board of Directors shall meet in advance of each ONE-PS meeting to set an agenda and may convene at other times in order to respond to and act on matters requiring a ONE-PS response between regular meetings of ONE-PS. The Board of Directors may act on behalf of ONE-PS between regular meetings, as necessary due to time constraints and/or the timing of events, or may delegate such action to a committee or subcommittee. Actions on behalf of ONE-PS taken by or at the direction of the Board of Directors must be reported to ONE-PS at its next meeting.
Code Enforcement and Public Works Committee CodeEnforcePubWorks@one-ps.org
The Code Enforcement and Public Works Committee shall assist NOrgs with neighborhood code enforcement issues and interface with City Departments on quality of life issues and situations and concerns that affect the public safety and wellbeing of the residents of the City of Palm Springs.
Communications Committee Communications@one-ps.org
The Communications Committee shall serve as the communications arm of ONE-PS. It is tasked, among other things, with oversight of the ONE-PS website and social media platforms, establishing policies and procedures for the use by ONE-PS of social media platforms, preservation of ONE-PS documentary archives, public outreach on behalf of ONE-PS that will include but not be limited to the issuance of press releases, the organization of “brown bag” lunch topics, the organization of candidate and public policy issue forums and other communications activities. The Communications Committee shall assist the NOrgs using social media platforms and may recommend policies and procedures for the NOrgs using social media platforms that, if approved by ONE-PS, would be binding on all NOrgs using that communication platform.
Ecology Committee Ecology@one-ps.org
The Ecology Committee of ONE-PS believes that “all journeys begin with a first step”. In that belief, its mission is to promote conservation through modeled behavior and education. The Ecology Committee is actively involved in the most effective ways to protect and improve our environment.
Events Committee Events@one-ps.org
The Events Committee shall be responsible for organizing ONE-PS events and coordinating ONE-PS’s participation in events organized by other parties. It shall establish policies and procedures governing the participation by NOrgs in such events.
Finance Committee Treasurer@one-ps.org
The Finance Committee is tasked with oversight of the finances of ONE-PS. The Finance Committee shall be responsible for the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of ONE-PS’s policies and procedures for the receipt and expenditure of funds by ONE-PS. The Finance Committee monitors ONE-PS’s financial records, reviews and oversees the creating of financial reports to be presented to the Executive Committee and ONE-PS, prepares the annual budget with the Treasurer and recommends it to the full Executive Committee and ONE-PS for approval, monitors budget implementation and helps the Executive Committee understand ONE-PS’s finances. The Finance Committee will also establish fiduciary guidelines and financial best practices for the NOrgs. These guidelines will provide minimum standards for NOrgs in conducting their finances. Providing these guidelines to NOrgs implies no responsibility on ONE-PS’s part for NOrg finances.
Governance Committee Governance@one-ps.org
The Governance Committee assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its fiduciary duties. The specific responsibilities of the Governance Committee include:
- Developing and overseeing ONE-PS policies related to governance matters, including policies related to open meetings, conflicts of interest and voting, receipt of gifts and contributions by ONE-PS and election practices for the Board and ONE-PS membership. All such policies shall become effective only upon vote of ONE-PS. The Governance Committee shall review such policies at least every two years.
- Consulting with tax and legal counsel to ascertain the availability of exemptions from taxation under federal and state tax codes for ONE-PS and the NOrgs and educating ONE-PS and the NOrgs on the availability of such exemptions and the steps necessary to obtain and maintain them.
- At least every two years, reviewing and recommending revisions to the ONE-PS Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and the model Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the NOrgs.
- Ensuring compliance by the Board and ONE-PS with the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as well as applicable federal, state and local tax and legal requirements.
- Evaluating the insurance needs of ONE-PS and the NOrgs and assisting ONE-PS and the NOrgs in obtaining such insurance when appropriate.
- Assisting the Board in discussions with the City of Palm Springs with respect to the Ordinance and recommending revisions to the Ordinance in order to best achieve the objectives of ONE-PS and the NOrgs.
Neighborhood Formation and Support Committee NorgFormationSupport@one-ps.org
The Neighborhood Formation and Support Committee is tasked with 1) stimulating the formation of new NOrgs and assisting new NOrg formation in accordance with the Ordinance; 2) providing support to existing NOrgs to ensure long-term viability and vitality to each neighborhood group. The Neighborhood Formation and Support Committee works with existing NOrgs to quantify active membership and to ensure that all neighborhoods are, at all times, fully viable entities.
April 2018
ONE-PS Annual Retreat
At the beginning of each calendar year, ONE-PS takes the opportunity to gather as a group of Representatives and Alternate Representatives of each of the neighborhoods to discuss issues which would affect the whole city. It is at this time we are able to concentrate on what we have achieved as well as what our goals might be for the following year. This usually takes place toward the end of the month of January.
The 2018 Retreat will be on January 27, 2018.
This year we will have a facilitator to help guide us through our agenda.
If you have any questions, or additions to make please contact our facilitator:
Suzanne Severin
suzanneps355@gmail.com
760 567-3942
The 2018 Retreat will be on January 27, 2018.
This year we will have a facilitator to help guide us through our agenda.
If you have any questions, or additions to make please contact our facilitator:
Suzanne Severin
suzanneps355@gmail.com
760 567-3942
ONE-PS Monthly Meetings
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The ONE-PS Organization holds a general meeting on the second Thursday of each month (except August).
At the meetings you will find a representative from each of the certified neighborhoods, a representative from the City Council, the City Manager, The Mayor of Palm Springs, the Chief of the Fire Department, a Representative of the Police Department, various agencies which have requested to be on the agenda and many more people who are interested in what is happening in the City. At each meeting there is time for people to make public comments of both events and of opinions. |
ONE-PS in the News
ONE-PS Picnic &
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Palm Springs will host the NUSA Conference
in 2019 |