Committee of the Whole/Sub-Committees
The Council currently conducts a Committee of the Whole approach to sub-committees in order to be able to discuss upcoming issues and items that need to be addressed before Council. The Committee of the Whole items are presented under the headings of Finance, Public Works, Public Safety, Human Services, and Technology. Committee of the Whole meets the first and third Mondays before the workshops - contact the City Clerk for information at 253-929-1105.
The Mayor appoints, with Council approval, members of various Boards and Commissions which serve as advisory bodies for legislative issues.