Committee of the Whole

Meetings

The meetings are open to the public. View Meeting Videos.

Members

The membership of the Committee of the Whole consist of all of the members of the City Council. 

Duties

The Committee of the Whole will function to inform and educate the Council on existing city programs and issues and to provide an opportunity to explore the implications of policy alternatives as part of the policy development process. The committee shall review items put before it by the city administration and shall take up matters referred to it for study by a majority of the Council. The committee 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. (per RMC Chapter 2.32)

2022 - 2023 Committee Meetings

Planning and Public Works

Meetings: meets on the first Tuesday of the month, 4:30 p.m., Council Chambers (unless otherwise posted)
Presiding Officer: Councilmember Melissa Stuart

Finance, Administration and Communications

Meetings: meets on the second Tuesday of the month, 4:30 p.m., Council Chambers (unless otherwise posted)
Presiding Officer: Councilmember Steve Fields

Public Safety and Human Services

Meetings: meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 4:30 p.m., Council Chambers (unless otherwise posted)
Presiding Officer: Councilmember Jeralee Anderson

Parks and Environmental Sustainability

Meetings: meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 4:30 p.m., Council Chambers (unless otherwise posted)
Presiding Officer: Councilmember David Carson

Appointment Details:
Term: two years
Appointed by Council President
Authority: Ordinance Number  2917 (PDF)