Title
Annual Meeting with Advisory Committee Chairs - Work Plan Review and Discussion of Other Committee Issues of Interest
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
Review and move to forward work plans to Council for approval.
Discuss other issues of interest. Provide guidance, as appropriate.
Report
Issue:
Do you wish to recommend the attached committee work plans?
Staff Contact:
Cathie Butler, Communications Manager, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
Committee Chair and Staff Liaisons will be present and participate in the discussions.
Background and Analysis:
Work Plan Review: Annually the General Government Committee reviews advisory committee work plans prior to adoption by the City Council. This is an opportunity for General Government to vet the plans and recommend changes or additions, if any.
Here is the tentative outline for tonight's meeting:
5-5:30 p.m.
· Clarifying questions and guidance from General Government Committee about work plans
· Brief overview of current Council guidelines/expectations/rules for advisory committee members; and announcement of proposal to review, update, and streamlining during 2015.
5:30-6:20 p.m.
· Small group break out discussions (2-3 groups) about:
- What one this went well with your committee this year, why, and what did you learn?
- What one thing did not go so well with your committee this past year, why, and what did you learn?
- A possible surprise question, still to be identified.
· Report out to general group about discussions
6:20-6:30 p.m.
· Wrap Up