Title
Approval of Recommended Updates to the City Council Guidebook
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve recommended updates to the 2024 City Council Guidebook and forward to the full City Council for consideration.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve recommended updates to the 2024 City Council Guidebook and forward to the full City Council for consideration.
Staff Contact:
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8499
Presenters:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager
Background and Analysis:
The City Council Guidebook's primary purpose is to serve as a reference guide for Councilmembers. It also contains useful information on common practices and policies as it relates to the City of Olympia.
On October 23, 2023, the City Council approved the City Council Guidebook. Over the past year, Council has updated plans, policies, and roles and responsibilities which need to be reflected in the Council Guidebook. Staff will discuss proposed changes to the Guidebook as it relates to Interjurisdictional assignments, the Independent Salary Commission, the process for updating the guidebook, the role of the Civilian Police Auditor, process for filling Council vacancies, special recognitions and proclamations, and recommendations on how to manage conflict.
Upon approval by the City Council, the Guidebook will be placed on the City Council's Resource page. Future updates will occur every other year or sooner if directed by the City Council.
Climate Analysis:
The City Council Guidebook t is not expected to have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
The City Council Guidebook includes the following statement: The Olympia City Council is committed to making Olympia a safe and equitable place for all. We cannot make meaningful progress unless we include those most impacted by institutional and structural racism in decision making.
As leaders in our commu...
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