REPORT TO GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Action on the 2024 Governance and Ethics Committee Workplan
Report
BACKGROUND
The Governance and Ethics Committee (Committee) was established by City Council action on February 5, 2019 and focuses on the refinement or establishment of policies and procedures regarding City Council operations, general good government practices, and implementation of the City's Code of Ethics & Values program. The Committee is also responsible for reviewing requests for City facility naming and honorary recognitions.
DISCUSSION
On an annual basis, the Committee establishes a workplan for the Committee to prioritize for the calendar year. To prepare and plan for the Committee workload, staff has developed a proposed Governance and Ethics Committee workplan (Attachment 1) for the 2024 calendar year. At the March 4, 2024 Committee meeting, the Committee shall discuss the workplan and bring forth any additional amendments or recommendations for the annual workplan.
Additional items may be brought forward as needed by the Committee. This Committee also reviews naming recommendations for City facilities/buildings. In addition, the Committee reviews and updates the City Council Policies, for routine updates as needed, which staff will bring forward as appropriate.
The following schedule includes proposed items for the 2024 Governance and Ethics Committee workplan:
Committee Meeting Date
Agenda Items
March 4, 2024
1. Review of SCSC Chapter 2.155 ("Regulation of Lobbying Activities") and SCSC Chapter 2.160 ("Calendars of Certain City Officials") (Referred from June 7, 2021 meeting)
2. Review Email Retention Policy
3. Review Council Policy 020 ("Proclamations, Commendations and Certificates of Recognition") (Deferred from June 5, 2023) and Council Policy 009 ("City Representation at Meetings, Ceremonies, and Special Events") (Referred from 030 from December 12, 2023 Council meeting)
4. Discuss and approve 2024 Governance and...
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