Council Member Ryan Alter is spearheading a proposal to revamp Austin's citizen advisory boards, following a unanimous resolution from the City Council. His December initiative calls for a comprehensive review of over 90 boards and commissions, focusing on consolidation and addressing persistent attendance issues exacerbated by the pandemic. The effort aligns with good governance practices, eliciting public feedback and proposing a structured sunset review process. Recommendations will be discussed in the upcoming Audit and Finance Committee meeting, where potential legislative changes will also be considered based on staff input and community needs.
The resolution emphasizes the need for good governance by reviewing and potentially consolidating over 90 citizen boards, commissions, and task forces to improve their effectiveness.
Council Member Ryan Alter's resolution aims to gather public and staff feedback regarding advisory boards, addressing persistent attendance issues and community needs.
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