Reaffirm that most boards and commissions advise City Council

Police & Community SafetyGovernance<UNKNOWN>Resolution

Resolution 36-21

In Plain English

The city has various boards and commissions that help with planning, parks, and other city issues. These groups research topics and make recommendations, but City Council makes the final decisions. This resolution clarifies that most of these boards serve in an advisory role only.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Passed

7 to 0

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Themes From Comments

4 people raised 1 topic (4 spoke at the meeting)

Advisory Role of Boards & Commissions

4 spoke

All four speakers expressed support for the resolution reaffirming that most boards and commissions serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council.

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