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FUNCTION AND PURPOSE: The standing committees shall function to inform and
educate the Council on existing city programs and issues, to provide an
opportunity to explore the implications of policy alternatives as part of the
policy development process, and to serve in an advisory capacity to the Council
as a whole in reviewing policy matters referred to them by the Council, and such
other matters as the whole Council by simple majority vote may direct. The
committees shall have no power or authority to commit the city or to take any
binding action on their part without the express authorization of the Council as
a whole. The committees shall be concerned primarily with policy matters and
matters vested in the legislative body of the city and shall not become involved
in the administration of the city government and city interests.
To review, analyze and recommend policies regarding parks facilities and
recreational programs; coordination of education programs and facilities;
programs and facilities for senior citizens, underprivileged and handicapped
persons, minorities and low-income families; and, generally, areas involving the
preservation, protection and advancement of human concerns.
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
To review, analyze and recommend policies governing comprehensive and
coordinated land use planning and management; energy; subdivisions and plats;
preservation and protection of greenbelts, floodplains, shorelines and natural
amenities; annexation and area planning; and, generally, the supervision and
control of the development and land use process; street and right-of-way
improvements, maintenance and operation; public utilities, including storm
drainage, sanitary sewers, water, coordination with special purpose districts
and other municipal utilities, and supervision over privately owned public
utilities; public buildings and improvements; construction and building codes
and regulations; and, generally, projects and facilities within the area of
public works.
Meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 p.m.
To review, analyze and recommend policies governing the function and
operation of municipal government through its departments, boards, and
appointive officers; personnel management policies, including salary and
compensation plans, working conditions and employment benefits; maintenance of
public records and documents; public relations and information; inventory and
control of municipally owned property; comprehensive municipal insurance
coverage; and, generally, policy areas dealing with public administration;
financial policy; analysis of and advice on the budget process, proposed budgets
and other financial programs with respect to overall city policy; Council rules
and procedures, matters relating to conflict of interest, questions and code of
ethics for public officials; campaign practices and expenditures; and,
generally, matters relating to the conduct of municipal affairs, its rules and
ethics.
Meets the third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
To review, analyze and recommend policies affecting law enforcement and
fire protection; animal control; civil defense; and public health and safety.
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.
To review and discuss issues affecting Redmond in a regional context, and
in relation to other municipal, county, regional, state and federal governments
and agencies.
Meets as needed.
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