SPECIAL COMMITTEE WATCH
In 2014, the Governing Body adopted a special committee system. Under the new rules and procedures, the committees are not required to be noticed or open to the public. Because it is a formal extension of the GB making recommendations on policy issues, we believe it is important to monitor their activities. To date, the information regarding special committees on the City website is very vague.
Click here to visit the City Website's Special Committee Page.
Click here to find out if one of the committees has noticed a meeting.
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Special Committees
* Only up to 7 people are allowed on each committee. *Citizen members and City Staff members are appointed by the City Manager. In total, at least 4 of the maximum 7 members are appointed by the City Manager. *The Sponsor automatically assumes a position on the Committee. GB members who volunteer will have their names drawn by the City Clerk. Only up to 3 GB members can be on a committee. * Each committee Chairperson has the discretion on whether to make their meetings open to the public and notice them. The Governing Body may also vote on this at the time the Committee is formed. S.C. on Ethics Ordinance (Code of Conduct) 04/22/15 Sponsor/Chair- Councilor Everett Councilor Clayton,member 2 appointed citizen members City Staff 07/08/2015 Extended for 3 months YES, open to the public S.C. on Social Media: Sponsor- Councilor Everett Councilor Robinson, member Kerry Adams, appointed member Josh Hernandez, appointed member City Staff NOT open to the public; not noticed Complete Recommendations - S.C. on Impact Fees: Sponsor- Councilor Robinson Councilor Smith, member Mayor Hull, member Kim Kemper, appointed member , appointed member City Staff NOT open to the public; not noticed Complete; was extended - active for a total of 6 mos Recommendations- At the April 22, 2015 GB meeting, the committee gave its recommendations as follows : take no action, perform a short study or perform a long study. The Governing Body unanimously voted for the short study. S.C. on Area Plans: Sponsor- Councilor Smith Councilor Wilkins, member Councilor Scott, member Paul Wymer, appointed member Mike Skalnick, appointed member City Staff YES, Open to the public; noticed Complete No substantial recommendations, No action taken on changing area plans. The City Manager announced at Unser/Gateway meeting that the city is hiring a consultant to review the area plans. |
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