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Res 21-006RESOLUTION NO. 21-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE CHARTER FOR THE BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE WHEREAS, on February 17, 1981, the City Council appointed five citizens to serve as a Budget Review Committee; WHEREAS, on August 5, 1986, this Committee was formally established, and a charter was adopted; WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 19-004, this charter was most recently amended; and WHEREAS, it is again desirable to revise the charter for this Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Poway as follows: SECTION 1: Resolution No. 19-004 is rescinded. SECTION 2: The Budget Review Charter, attached hereto as "Exhibit A" is adopted. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, California on the 19th day of January, 2021 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: MULLIN, FRANK, GROSCH, LEONARD, VAUS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISQUALIFIED: NONE Steve Vaus, Mayor ATTEST: V. ida Pay.las, CM ity Clerk EXHIBIT A Resolution No. 21-006 Page 2 CITY OF POWAY BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE SECTION I PURPOSE The purpose of the Budget Review committee shall be to review the annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program as proposed by the City Manager and report its findings to the City Council. SECTION II DUTIES The Budget Review committee shall have the following duties as determined by the Poway City Council: 1. With the assistance of staff, review the budget as prepared by the City Manager. 2. As appropriate, suggest means of improving the format of the budget in order that it be easily read and comprehended. 3. Review terminology used within the budget such that it may be easily understood by all interested readers. 4. Suggest areas that the City Council may wish to establish specific strategies pertaining to either revenues or expenditures. 5. Prepare a final written report to be presented to the City Council at the public hearing regarding the budget. SECTION III MEMBERSHIP The Budget Review committee shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the City Council. Each Councilmember shall offer one nomination for appointment to the committee for Council consideration. 1. Committee members shall be residents of the City of Poway. 2. Committee members shall serve staggered two (2) year terms. In the inaugural year of this change, the chairperson and vice -chairperson from the preceding year shall continue their roles for an additional one (1) year term and three members shall be appointed for a two (2) year term. 3. Committee members may be appointed for additional two (2) year terms at the discretion of the City Council. 4. The City Manager or designee shall be an ex officio member of the committee. SECTION IV VOTING Each committee member shall be entitled to one vote. Approval of any matter requires an affirmative vote from the majority of the membership of the committee or three (3) votes. Resolution No. 21-006 Page 3 SECTION V. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP If a member misses more than three (3) consecutive meetings of the committee, without prior authorization from the Mayor, such member shall be considered to have resigned from the Committee. In addition, any member of the Committee may be removed at any time and without cause by a majority vote of the City Council. SECTION VI. MEETINGS OF MEMBERS 1. Regular meetings of the committee shall be scheduled at a time and place agreed to by the committee which will facilitate the attendance and input of the public. 2. Special meetings may be called at any time by the chairperson or three (3) or more members. SECTION VII OFFICERS The officers of the committee shall be the chairperson and vice chairperson. The City Manager or designee, as an ex officio member of the committee, shall serve as secretary to the committee. SECTION VIII DUTIES OF OFFICERS 1. The Chairperson shall preside at all committee meetings. 2. The Vice Chairperson shall assume all the duties and responsibilities of the Chairperson in the Chairperson's absence. 3. The Secretary shall prepare agendas and shall give notice of regular and special meetings of the committee. SECTION IX CONDUCT 1. Conflict of Interest. Upon becoming a Committee member, and annually thereafter, each Committee member shall file a Statement of Economic Interest (FPPC Form 700) with the City Clerk of the City of Poway in accordance with California Government Code and the City's Conflict of Interest Code. Additionally, Committee members are required to refrain from participation in matters where they have a potential conflict of interest. The Political Reform Act controls financial conflicts of interest of public officials and advisory boards. 2. Ethics Training. Committee members are required to obtain ethics training as outlined in California Assembly Bill 1234, Government Code Section 53234, et seq. 3. City's Code of Ethics. The City's Code of Ethics shall be upheld by all Committee members. Resolution No. 21-006 Page 4 4. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Education. Committee members are required to obtain sexual harassment prevention training and education as outlined in California Assembly Bill 1661, Government Code Section 53237, et seq. 5. Additional Requirements. Committee members may be required to obtain additional training as assigned by the City or required by State Government Code. SECTION X BROWN ACT COMPLIANCE All meetings of City committees and groups are to be open and public, and all persons are to be permitted to attend any meeting. Committee members shall comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code section 54590 et seq.). A written agenda must be prepared for each regular or special meeting of every legislative body. The agenda must contain a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting and must specify the time and location of the meeting. No action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. (Sections 54954.2 and 54956) The agenda must be posted at least 72 hours before a regular meeting and 24 hours before a special meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the public and on the City's website. (Sections 54954.2 and 54956) SECTION XI. COMPENSATION Members of the committee shall serve without compensation. Rev. January 19, 2021