Yucca Valley Municipal Code Ch. 4.14 Revenue Measure Oversight Commission

There is created a Revenue Measure Oversight Commission consisting of seven (7) members, appointed by the Town Council to serve at the pleasure of the Town Council. (Ord. 265, 2-7-2017)

A. Members of the Commission shall serve the term provided by the Town's Manual of Procedural Guidelines, except that in order to ensure a stagger of appointees, the initial appointments shall be for staggered terms as determined by the Town Clerk.

B. A vacancy in the Commission shall not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise the powers of the Commission pursuant to this chapter. Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum of the Commission and any ruling, decision or other action of the Commission may be taken by a majority of those members present, provided a quorum is present. (Ord. 265, 2-7-2017)

The Commission, at its organization meeting and as needed thereafter, shall elect from its membership a Chair and Vice- Chair. The Chair and Vice-Chair shall have and perform such duties as commonly associated with the respective titles and specific adherence to the Town's Manual of Procedural Guidelines. The Town Manager may appoint a secretary and other staff and provide such compensation for their services as may be authorized by the Town Council and by the annual Town budget of expenditures. (Ord. 265, 2-7-2017)

Should any vacancy occur among the members of the Commission other than by expiration, the Chairperson shall forward a notice to the Mayor and members of the Town Council indicating that such a vacancy exists. The Town Council shall fill the vacancy in accordance with the provisions of the Manual for Procedural Guidelines. (Ord. 265, 2-7-2017)

The Commission shall meet at least twice annually at such place and time as shall be fixed by the Commission by its standing rules. A majority of the existing appointed members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In matters relating to the holding of regular and special meetings, the Commission and any standing committee of the Commission, is bound by the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act of the State of California (sections 54950, et. seq., California Government Code). (Ord. 265, 2-7-2017)

A. Within the limitations provided by law, the Revenue Measure Oversight Commission shall review the projected revenues and recommended expenditures for the funds generated by title 3, chapters 3.26 and/or 3.28 of this Code and shall make recommendations to the Town Council as a part of the Town's annual budget process. The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

1. Establish a schedule of regular meeting times.

2. Make recommendations to the Town Council regarding:

a. Programs and projects proposed to be funded in whole or in part by Measure "Y" and/or Measure "Z" revenues;

b. Oversee and monitor expenditures of all Measure "Y" and/or Measure "Z" funds, after the Town Council has approved any program or project with Measure "Y" and/or Measure "Z" funds;

c. Review the annual independent audit of revenues received by and expenditures from Measure "Y" and/or Measure "Z" funds prior to the audit's presentation to the Council;

d. Review the Finance Manager's estimate of Measure "Y" revenues for each fiscal year prior to the Council adoption of the annual General Fund budget;

e. Review the Finance Manager's estimate of Measure "Z" revenues for each fiscal year prior to the Council adoption of the Special Fund budget.

3. Perform such other duties as the Town Council may assign. (Ord. 265, 2-7-2017)