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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 Budget Committee Appointment AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 11/3/2011 Meeting Type:Regular Meeting Staff Contact/Dept.: Bob Duey, Finance Staff Phone No: 541-726-3740 Estimated Time: 5 Minutes S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Financially Responsible and Stable Government Services ITEM TITLE: BUDGET COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ACTION REQUESTED: Ratify the re-appointment of Garold Ropp to serve a 3-year term on the Budget Committee for Ward 4 with a term to expire December 31, 2014. ISSUE STATEMENT: The City of Springfield appoints Budget Committee members to staggered 3-year terms. Due to an unexpected opening for Ward 4, Council is asked to ratify the re- appointment of Garold Ropp. If appointed, the candidate would be asked to serve on the Budget Committee for a full 3-year term. ATTACHMENTS: A. Garold Ropp –Application for Budget Committee B. Budget Committee Charge DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact in the appointments. Attachment A1 of 4 Attachment A2 of 4 Attachment A3 of 4 Attachment A4 of 4 Attachment B November 21, 2011 Budget Committee CHARGE The Budget Committee is provided for in State Law. It is responsible for reviewing the financial plans and policies of the City, including the review of the Annual Budget and the recommendation of the Annual Budgets to the City Council. Source of Existence: State/Council Bylaws: No Code: No Sunset Date: Mandatory Membership Number: 12 In City: 12 Out of City: None Terms (2 max): 3-Years staggered terms Ward: Yes (not required by State Law) Qualifier: 6 members from the Council and 6 citizens by Ward (Citizen members may not be officers, agents or employees of the City, per ORS 294.336(4). Appointed By: Council application and interview Meeting Time: Varies through Budget Season Funding Source: General Fund Staff Liaison: Jeff Towery, Assistant City Manager, 726-3700 Bob Duey, Finance Director, 726-3740 Council Liaison: All Council (Note: the Mayor may participate with the approval of the Budget Committee as an ex-officio, non-voting member.) cmo/common/bcc/budget Last Revised: 3/4/04