RESOLUTION NO. 40-2023
Exhibit A
Measure Y Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Purpose
The Measure Y Citizens’ Oversight Committee (“Committee”) is created to report annually to the City Council regarding the collection and expenditure of revenue from Measure Y, a one-half cent Transaction and Use Tax.
Membership
The Committee shall consist of a minimum of three and a maximum of five members.
Committee Member Terms
Appointments to the Committee shall be for a 4-year staggered term unless otherwise determined by the City Council. The first two members appointed by the Council shall serve for an initial 2-year term, and the remaining member(s) shall serve a 4-year term. The Council may remove at any time by majority vote any committee member.
Committee Duties
1. Review of the annual audit report prepared by the City’s independent auditor related to the prior fiscal year’s collection and expenditure of Measure Y revenue.
2. Review and discuss staff’s presentation regarding the annual revenue projections and allocation of expenditures as part of the annual budget resource planning
3. Provide community ambassador work to facilitate and promote community education about the variety of government services, mandates and diverse community needs funded by Measure Y.
Avoidance of Conflicts
To preserve the integrity and independence of the advisory process, Committee members shall not have a role in determining the use of revenue generated by Measure Y.
Committee Meetings
The Committee shall meet once to be briefed on the Annual Budget (mid-year) and again to review the Measure Y Audit Report and adopt an Annual Report on Measure Y revenues and expenses as described under Committee Duties, Item 2.
General Terms
When the specific purpose for the Committee is accomplished, the Committee will be disbanded unless extended by action of the City Council.
The Committee shall select one of its members to act as Chair and another to act as Vice Chair on an annual cycle as of date of establishment.
The Committee shall hold open meetings subject to the Brown Act and shall abide by the rules set out in the Commission and Committee Handbook as amended from time to time.