(A) Purpose.
The purpose of this committee is to enhance communications among officials, departments, boards, commissions, and committees, and to make the decision-making process more efficient. All involved personnel shall be updated on proposed legislation of Council, pertinent administration items of the Mayor, and main actions of boards, commissions and other committees. The Committee of the Whole is the forum where issues or confusion about proposed Council or Mayoral action can be addressed, and where sponsors of proposals can provide background information and promote action.
(B) Composition.
The Committee of the Whole shall consist of all Council members, the Mayor, Fiscal Officer, Law Director, and other personnel from departments, boards, commissions or committees as determined by Council as the agenda is developed.
(C) Meetings.
Meetings are to be held before every regularly scheduled Council meeting and at other times as deemed necessary by Council. The President of Council is responsible for the scheduling, agenda, and the conducting of the meetings.