Council Committees

Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support (Vice-Chair)
The Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee is charged with ensuring that City services, including emergency response services for crime, fire, medical, hazardous and disaster related situations, meet the needs of residents. In turn, the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee oversees all of the requirements of satisfactory City services—including fiscal, technological, and physical necessities.

Rules and Open Government
The Rules and Open Government Committee sets the Council Agenda, assigns items to the other Council Committee agendas, appoints commissioners to non-judicial City Commissions, and is responsible for supervising the accessibility, responsiveness, transparency, and accountability of government in San José.

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Boards, Commissions and Committees

Appeals Hearing Board (Liaison)
Convention and Visitors Bureau (Liaison beginning on 01/01/09)
Domestic Violence Advisory Group (Member)
Federated Employees Retirement Board
Aging Strategic Plan Leadership Group (Co-Chair)
San José Sports Authority
San José/Santa Clara County Clean Water Financing Authority (Member as of 01/01/09)
Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation [LAFCO] (Vice Chair)
Seniors Commission (Liaison)
Strategic Plan for Persons with Disabilities Office of Therapeutic Services Advisory Board (Chair)

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