City of Gainesville - File #: 211211.

• File #: 211211.
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/9/2022
• In control: General Policy Committee
• On agenda: 5/26/2022
• Final action: 6/2/2022
• Title: Subcommittee Usage in Municipal Government (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/2/2022	1	City Commission	Approved, as shown above	Pass
5/26/2022	1	General Policy Committee	Withdrawn

Title

Subcommittee Usage in Municipal Government (B)

Explanation

Subcommittees are standing committees organized around a specific policy field, typically composed of 2-3 commission members per subcommittee along with any staff members relevant to the policies and programs being discussed. These subcommittees discuss specific policies and create recommendations on how to move the issue forward. With the exception of two standing subcommittees (the Audit and Finance Committees), the City of Gainesville primarily utilizes the General Policy Committee (GPC) model to advance policy discussions rather than utilizing the subcommittee model. The General Policy Committee model has been in place since 2016, with subcommittees preceding it. The attached report and presentation discuss common committee and advisory board structures in cities in Florida and around the country, and advantages and disadvantages to the extensive usage of subcommittees.

Recommendation:

The General Policy Committee hear a presentation from staff and discuss.