REPORT TO GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Review and Action on the 2026 Governance and Ethics Committee Workplan
Report
BACKGROUND
The Governance and Ethics Committee was established by City Council action on February 5, 2019. The Governance and Ethics Committee focuses on the refinement and establishment of policies and procedures regarding City Council operations, general good government practices, and implementation of the City's Code of Ethics & Values program. In addition, the Committee also reviews naming recommendations for City facilities and buildings and reviews and recommends amendments, if any, to City Council Policies.
DISCUSSION
On an annual basis, the Governance and Ethics Committee establishes a workplan with items prioritized for the calendar year. Additional items may be recommended by the Committee or staff, which staff will bring forward as appropriate. To prepare and plan for the Committee workload, staff has developed a proposed Governance and Ethics Committee workplan for the 2026 calendar year.
The following workplan includes items which have been carried over from the previous approved workplan, and potential new items requested by Committee members and/or recommended by staff. It is also important to note, some work plan items listed may require more than one meeting to allow for full discussion and Committee action. During the year the Committee and staff may amend the workplan to add, delete, or re-prioritize items as desired or needed.
Proposed 2026 Workplan Items
Committee Meeting Date:
Agenda Item(s):
March 30, 2026
1) Review and Provide Direction on the 2026 City Council Priority Setting Session
2) Action on Council Policy Establishing an Annual Performance Review Process for Council
3) Review and Action on 2026 Workplan
April 30, 2026, Special Meeting
1) Presentation by Outside Consultant for the Review of and Recommendations Regarding Potential Adoption of an Ethics Commission or Ethics Program and the ...
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