San Leandro Municipal Code Art. 7 Committees

Upon the introduction of any new matter for consideration by the Board, the Chair may refer the same to a committee of the Board, appointed by the Chair to study such item of business and recommend to the Board. The application of this section shall be at the sole discretion of the Chair, and shall be used by the Chair to provide a more even flow of business appearing before the Board.

Committees shall consist of two Board Members. The Chair of the Board may serve in an ex-officio capacity on all committees.

Committees shall be empowered to meet with organizations or individuals as necessary in order to properly prepare their reports.

Committees shall, in meeting with other organizations or individuals, limit themselves to gathering pertinent facts and explaining previously adopted policies of the Board. They shall not make any commitments on behalf of the Board; promise any action on the part of the Board; initiate or organize any group or urge specific action by an organized group or individual, unless specifically empowered to do so at the time of appointment; take any action which would in any way compromise the position of the Board or place the Board in an embarrassing position before the public.