Policy Order O-15

WHEREAS: The City has over forty boards and commissions each with specific goals and objectives; and

WHEREAS: Many of these board and commissions are public facing and are intended to facilitate vibrant resident discussion and input or community-led research; and

WHEREAS: The public could benefit from a clear understanding of the goals and upcoming initiatives and could benefit from understanding the timelines associated with those goals and initiatives, for each board and commission; and

WHEREAS: Developing these goals and timelines can also facilitate increased organization, efficiency, public input, and public service, maximizing value to the community; and

WHEREAS: These efforts would not present a burden to these boards or commissions or the City Manager's office; now therefore be it

ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with applicable boards and commissions to assist them in clarifying yearly goals and initiatives, to provide increased administrative oversight and accountability where necessary, and where possible, discuss ways to increase resident involvement; and be it further

ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council regarding the feasibility of consolidating the boards and commissions; and be it further

ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter by budget time.