Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 2.90 Budget Engagement Commission

Pursuant to provisions of Sections 800 through 805 of the City Charter, there is created a Budget Engagement Commission consisting of ten members.

(Ord. No. 7764, § 1, 2026; Ord. 7738, § 1, 2025; Ord. 7363 § 1, 2017)

It is the purpose of the Budget Engagement Commission to advise the City Council on spending and policy priorities based on the information received through quarterly financial and performance reports, including revenues from transaction and use tax, to work with City staff to maximize public engagement on municipal budgetary issues and to provide input on performance measures and reporting programs. The Commission's advice shall in no way conflict with or supersede the powers of the Council or the budgetary and advisory powers of the City Charter created Boards and Commissions.

(Ord. 7363 § 1, 2017)

A. Number. The Budget Engagement Commission shall be composed of ten members, consisting of, at a minimum, seven nominated by each of the Council members to represent each of the City's wards, and two Citywide nominations made by the Mayor. The remaining seats shall be held by the existing members until the expiration of their terms or their resignation or removal from the Commission.

B. Appointment. Budget Engagement Commission appointments will be made by the Mayor and City Council from the nominations described in subparagraph A above, without interview.

C. Term. In accordance with Section 802 of the City Charter, the Budget Engagement Commission members shall serve a term of four years, for a maximum of two consecutive terms.

(Ord. No. 7764, § 2, 2026; Ord. 7738, § 2, 2025; Ord. 7363 § 1, 2017)

A. Meetings. The Budget Engagement Commission will meet quarterly, or as often as needed, to review financial and performance reports before they are presented to the City Council. In addition, upon formation, Commission will review and provide input on Citywide performance indicators recommended by City staff based on strategic priorities.

B. Officers. The Commission shall annually elect one of its members to be chairperson and one of its members to be vice-chairperson.

C. Rules. The Commission shall make and alter rules governing its organization and procedures which are not inconsistent with this chapter, the City Charter, or any other City ordinance, resolution or policy. At a minimum, the rules shall provide that a quorum is based on the total membership of the Commission, attendance requirements, and other rules as agreed upon by the membership.

D. Records. The Commission shall keep a record of its proceedings and shall submit an annual report to the City Council.

E. Secretary. An officer or employee designated by the City Manager shall serve as secretary of the Commission and provide staff support as necessary.

(Ord. 7738, § 3, 2025; Ord. 7363 § 1, 2017)

A member of the Budget Engagement Commission may not make, participate in making, or attempt to influence a governmental decision if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision could have a material financial effect on that member, the member's immediate family, or any of his or her financial interests. A member of the Commission is prohibited from entering into any contract with the City. Further, a member shall not use its position to direct, supervise, or order City staff on any matter that may be considered by the Commission.

(Ord. 7363 § 1, 2017)

Editor's note— Ord. 7757, § 41, adopted March 11, 2026 repealed § 2.90.060. Former § 2.90.060 pertained to severability and derived from Ord. 7363 § 1, adopted 2017.