Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Meanwhile - in Berkeley
Commissions. ...
Carolyn Jones writes in the Sab Francisco Chronicle:
"Some of Berkeley's commissions provide critical city functions, such as the zoning board and Planning Commission, while about half are devoted mostly to policy. There are commissions on the status of women, animal welfare, aging, disability rights, labor and early-childhood education. Three commissions deal with the environment. Four pertain to health.
Each commission has nine members, each of whom is appointed by a council member, and meets monthly. Many have subcommittees, such as the Peace and Justice Commission's subcommittee on U.N. treaties. And every commission has a city staff member assigned to compile agendas, minutes and reports, and ensure that the board complies with the state's open meetings law and Robert's Rules of Order."
