Operational Advisory Committees

Operational Advisory Committees are ongoing bodies that advise staff on operational matters. Operational Advisory Committees focus primarily on operational areas, but sometimes they may be asked to look at a policy topic by the City Council. Operational needs may be further assisted by operational work groups, which are short-term advisory bodies that advise staff on specific operational matters and then disband.

In general, the structure and operations of committees and work groups are more flexible and customized to the needs of the topic or issue.

The City's network of advisory groups were reorganized in April 2021 at the direction of the City Council, as part of a project to create more opportunities for public participation and engagement. For more information, please review Resolution 2021-08 and Ordinance 2021-05.