Title
Status Update on the City Commission Strategic Initiative to Review Alternative Strategies to Increase Civic Engagement and Responsibility (B)
Strategic initiatives have been referred to Standing Committees to promote efficient and effective communication streams between elected officials, city staff and Gainesville residents concerning the implementation of the City's Strategic Plan. This item is a request for the Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee to receive an update on the progress of Strategic Initiative 4.3: Review Alternative Strategies to Increase Civic Engagement and Responsibility.
Explanation
On October 2, 2008, the City Commission referred each Strategic Initiative included in the FY 09/10 Strategic Plan to City Commission Standing Committees and the CRA to give elected officials the opportunity to receive updates on the progress of each strategic initiative and give policy guidance on the implementation of the strategic plan throughout the year.
City staff would like to provide an update on this initiative and introduce two potential action items related to civic engagement. The first item is a report on residents participation in local elections. The Second item is a request from the Florida League of Cities for the adoption of a resolution for increasing civic awareness,
Fiscal Note
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Recommendation
The Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee receive an update on the progress of Strategic Initiative 4.3: Review Alternative Strategies to Increase Civic Engagement and Responsibility, and discuss possible action.