Chapter One –General Information
1.1 Purpose of Commissions and Committees Commissions and committees play an important role in City government by assisting and advising the City Council in formulating and implementing policies. Commissions and committees also develop recommendations and present supporting information to the City Council to assist the elected policy-making body of the City in its decision-making. Certain advisory bodies, such as the Planning Commission, have the authority to make final decisions in some cases, which include certain land use permits or entitlement-related decisions; however, those decisions may also be appealed to the City Council for final consideration. Other matters that are considered by the Planning Commission, such as General Plan Amendments, require the City Council’s final determination. The formation of commissions and committees is governed by Article VIII of the City Charter and Sections 1-4-101 through 1-4-304 of the Municipal Code. The City Council establishes commissions and committees by resolution or ordinance. Commissions and committees have the power to appoint subcommittees consisting solely of their own members to perform specified tasks within their purview. Committees and task forces are generally established by resolution or minute order. A task force is generally given a defined period of time to accomplish its task(s) and then dissolved. The City of Irvine has numerous commissions and committees, each with distinct responsibilities. As a new member, you should familiarize yourself with the documents governing your advisory body, which may include City ordinances, resolutions, bylaws, relevant element(s) of the General Plan, the City Budget, and recent staff reports. These documents are available through your staff liaison or by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 949-724-6205. Existing commissions and committees include: Commissions: Community & Library Services Commission Irvine Advisory Commission for Older Adults (formerly Senior Citizens Council)
Finance Commission Planning Commission Sustainability Commission Transportation Commission
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