Finance Committee

Overview

As a recommending body comprising elected officials and finance department staff, the committee aims to study and research city matters related to finances and budget.  The committee shall make recommendations to the City Council regarding financial reports and budget performance on all funds, services, strategies, departments, and organizational units of the City on a regular basis. 

Additional tasks shall include review of the budget structure, review of the purchasing policy, creating a detailed budget calendar, and outlining rules for passing the budget. 

The Finance Committee shall be the city council members.  The Director of Finance, the Mayor, and the City Manager shall be ex officio members. 

Membership

The Finance Committee comprises seven members, two of whom are council members appointed by the City Council. The City Council establishes qualifications for members of the committee, except that each member must be either a resident of the city or a member of the City Council.

Each committee person shall be nominated and approved by the City Council. Should the committee member move out of the city, he/she may remain active until the City Council appoints a replacement. Members must attend two-thirds of the Finance Oversight Committee meetings in a calendar year. Failure to do so warrants removal from the committee.

Current Members

  • Tara Graves (District 1)
  • Terry Fye (Chair)
  • Alecia Washington (District 3)
  • George Turner (District 4)
  • Karmesha Washington Smith (Vice Chair)

Ex Officio (Non-Voting) Members

  • Jazzmin Cobble, Mayor
  • City Manager
  • Finance Director

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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