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File #: 26-14751    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Study Session Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/8/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/13/2026 Final action:
Title: Subject: Study Session to consider possible updates to the City’s practices pertaining to its advisory bodies, including its Commissions and Committees.
Sponsors: Lauren Sapudar
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

Title

Subject: Study Session to consider possible updates to the City’s practices pertaining to its advisory bodies, including its Commissions and Committees.

 

Recommended Action

Consider and discuss options for updating the City’s practices pertaining to its advisory bodies, including (1) increasing community participation via extended nepotism restrictions, (2) filling vacancies and appointing alternates, (3) updating attendance requirements, (4) recognizing commissioner autonomy, and (5) considering the unique characteristics of Committees as compared to Commissions, including the Economic Development Committee and the Audit Committee.