Description
Title: Respective Roles and Responsibilities of the City Council Committees. (City Attorney)
Summary
The document outlines the structure and function of the City of San Jose's Council Standing Committees as per Rule 9 of the Rules of Conduct Resolution (RES2023-22) and Council Policy 0-12. These committees serve as advisory bodies, making recommendations on policies within specific areas, including Transportation, Neighborhood Services, Economic Development, and Public Safety. The Rules & Open Government Committee has a unique role, managing governance functions like agenda reviews and work plan approvals. The distinction between policy recommendations, which can go directly to the City Council, and requests for staff work, which require additional processing through the Rules Committee, is emphasized. This framework is designed to ensure transparency, control workload, and maintain Council authority, ensuring that all committee actions align with