Chapter 2.68
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION
Sections:
2.68.030 Membership and terms.
2.68.010 Created – Purpose.
The finance and personnel legislative commission (FPLC) is created to support and act in an advisory capacity and to deliberate and make recommendations on legislative matters relating to financial management of the city and its agents, the personnel system, the annual budget, taxes and fees, financial audits, appropriations, debts, claims, data processing, human rights and administration of city funds. (Ord. 1100 § 1, 2022)
2.68.020 Responsibilities.
A. The FPLC shall be responsible to advise and make recommendations to the city council and mayor following review of the finance and personnel issues described in Section 2.68.010.
B. FPLC recommendations to the city council shall not supplant administrative advice on policy issues but rather serve to supplement administrative advice. The FPLC and its members shall not interfere with administrative staff functions involving the day to day operation of the city. (Ord. 1100 § 1, 2022)
2.68.030 Membership and terms.
A. The FPLC shall be comprised of eight voting commission members. Two of FPLC commission members shall be sitting city council members and six of the commissioners shall be members of the public. Citizen membership in the commission shall broadly represent the diverse interest of Langley residents and businesses.
B. Pursuant to Section 2.34.030, a majority of citizen members shall reside within the city limits unless otherwise provided for herein.
C. Pursuant to Section 2.34.080, the mayor shall assign a staff member to the FPLC to provide technical expertise and staff support.
D. FPLC members shall serve for three years from the date of their appointment. Terms shall be staggered so that no more than two positions need be filled in any one year. The mayor shall determine which initial members will serve one-year, two-year and three-year appointments. (Ord. 1100 § 1, 2022)
2.68.040 Meetings.
The FPLC shall meet regularly on at least a monthly basis and shall adopt and publish policies regarding the time, place, and frequency of meetings, and adopt rules of procedure governing the conduct of such meetings. If there is no business to conduct, a meeting cancellation notice shall be posted in the same manner as all meeting notices. Special meetings may be held as often as the FPLC deems necessary. Notice of special meetings must be provided in accord with the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act. (Ord. 1100 § 1, 2022)