Council committees

The City Council uses a committee system to consider legislative policy. Each committee handles a specific area of City policy. Committees recommend actions to City Council for final approval.

Overview

The City Council operates with a system of standing committees. Almost all matters acted on by City Council are first referred to a committee for its input.

Committees revise proposals and forward their recommendations to the full Council. On certain items, they may take input from the public. Their recommendations often becomes the basis for final action by the Council.

The standing committees meet during the two-week period prior to each regular meeting of the full City Council. This two-week period is referred to as the “Council cycle.”

Standing committees

Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee

The BIHZ committee oversees matters related to economic development, land use and more.

Committee of the Whole

The COW committee receives presentations and reports that are enterprise wide in nature.

Policy & Government Oversight Committee

The POGO committee oversees general enterprise operations and initiatives or programs.

Public Health & Safety Committee

The PHS committee oversees public health and social service programs.

Public Works & Infrastructure Committee

The PWI committee oversees infrastructure, traffic management and more.

Special committees

Budget Committee

This committee leads the Council's review of the Mayor’s recommended budget.

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

This committee oversees the City’s federal and state legislative platforms and priorities.

Independent committee

Audit Committee

This committee directs the City’s internal audits.