San Leandro Municipal Code Art. 6 Committees

Upon the introduction of any new matter for consideration by the Commission, the Chair may refer the same to a committee of the Commission, appointed by the Chair to study such item of business and recommend to the Commission. 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 Commission.

Committees shall consist of no less than two and no more than four Commissioners. The Chair of the Commission 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 of previously adopted policies of the Commission. They shall not make any commitments on behalf of the Commission; promise any action on the part of the Commission; 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 Commission or place the Commission in an embarrassing position before the public.