Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 1 In General

The provisions of this division are applicable to all commissions and committees appointed by or otherwise operating under authority of the City Council or its delegatee.

(Code 1976, § I.F-101; Res. No. 396, § 1, 3-11-75)

A. The City Council, in prescribing the provisions of this division, hereby states its recognition of the enormous value of direct, active participation by citizens in their government, and of the willing, capable assistance citizens have demonstrated a desire to render toward the operation and development of their own community. The Council hereby further states its recognition of the value and equity in receiving help and advice in such regard from persons who are not residents of the community, but have a just and legitimate interest in its affairs.

B. These rules shall be interpreted to further the intent of the Council that citizen judgment, expertise and effort be given fair, reasonable and efficient channels to reach and benefit the government of the City.

(Code 1976, § I.F-102; Res. No. 396, § 2, 3-11-75)

Unless otherwise specified, any person, whether or not a resident of the City, shall be eligible to serve on committees; but only residents of the City shall be eligible to serve on commissions unless the unanimous approval of the City Council is obtained. No person shall be permitted to serve or remain on any commission or committee that has authority to make a final decision on behalf of the City if that person is or becomes a person with one of the following relationships to a City Councilmember: Spouse, domestic partner, father, step-father, mother, step-mother, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, brother, step-brother, sister, step-sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt, uncle, cousin, step-child or child. Any person appointed to or selected for a commission, or committee in conformity with these rules and regulations shall be a voting member thereof. As used in this rule, a resident of the City is any person eligible to register to vote in municipal elections.

(Code 1976, § I.F-103; Res. No. 396, § 5.1, 3-11-75; Ord. No. 86-15, § 1, 9-9-86; Ord. No. 22-05, § 3, 4-26-22; Ord. No. 23-05, § 3, 2-14-23)

All commissions and committees shall be subject to those sections of the California Government Code known as the "Ralph M. Brown Act" (Government Code § 54950 et seq.), and shall conduct their business in conformity therewith. All local bodies as defined in Section 1-15-103(C) shall comply with the additional requirements of Division 15 of Title 1, and shall conduct their business in conformity therewith.

(Code 1976, § I.F-104; Res. No. 396, § 5.2, 3-11-75; Ord. No. 18-10, § 3, 11-13-18; Ord. No. 22-02, § 4, 4-12-22)

No commission or committee shall make a financial commitment, a political or other endorsement, or a statement of position on legislation pending before any governmental body, federal, State or local, without first securing the express consent of the City Council. Nothing in these rules and regulations shall be construed, however, to inhibit or forbid political or other activity, in a purely individual capacity, by any member of a commission or committee, so long as such member does not purport to speak for, or as a member of, such commission or committee.

(Code 1976, § I.F-105; Res. No. 396, § 5.3, 3-11-75)

When any commission or committee submits a report or recommendation to another agency of the City, dissenting members shall be entitled to have their viewpoints fully, fairly and accurately presented as a part thereof.

(Code 1976, § I.F-106; Res. No. 396, § 5.4, 3-11-75)

The provisions of Sections 1-4-103 through 1-4-105 and Section 1-4-107 shall also apply to subcommittees of commissions and committees and their members.

(Code 1976, § I.F-107; Res. No. 396, § 5.5, 3-11-75)