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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Ethics and Governance Subcommittee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/17/2026 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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26-933 1D.1. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Election of Chair and Vice Chair REPORT IN BRIEF The subcommittee must elect Chair and Vice Chair of the subcommittee.   Not available Not available
26-919 1D.2. Action ItemsSUBJECT: Consider updating Council Policy C-3 Expense Reimbursement Policy for Elected and Appointed Officials REPORT IN BRIEF Consider updating Council Policy C-3 to reflect current procedures for the travel authorization process, travel allotments, and the travel expense report process. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Provide staff direction regarding the updated Policy C-3.   Not available Not available
26-931 1E.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Discussion on the Roles and Duties and Setting Reoccurring Meeting Dates and Time for the Ethics and Governance Subcommittee REPORT IN BRIEF The Subcommittee will discuss the roles and duties of the subcommittee and discussion how often this subcommittee should meet and make a recommendation to Council for final approval. RECOMMENDATION Provide Staff direction with the Subcommittee’s recommendation for the subcommittee’s roles and duties and how often the subcommittee meets.   Not available Not available
26-932 1E.2. Report ItemSUBJECT: Potential Changes to Board and Commission Meeting Schedules including Times and Frequency REPORT IN BRIEF Subcommittee discussion and suggestions on potential changes to the Board and Commission Meeting Schedules including the meeting times, days, and frequency. RECOMMENDATION Staff is requesting Subcommittee discussion and feedback on potential changes to the Board and Commission Meeting Schedules which can be returned to the full City Council for potential action.   Not available Not available
26-934 1F.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Facilitating Planning Commission Success REPORT IN BRIEF The Subcommittee was requested by the City Council to discuss and bring recommendations back to the full council on changes to procedures and/or administrative changes which may put the Planning Commission in a stronger position to be successful. RECOMMENDATION Discuss the topic and provide feedback on possible options which can be reported back to the City Council regarding changes to procedures and/or administrative changes to put the Planning Commission in a stronger position to be successful.   Not available Not available
26-910 1F.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Request to Add Item to Future Agenda REPORT IN BRIEF Provides members of the Subcommittee to request that an item be placed on a future Subcommittee agenda for initial consideration by the Subcommittee members.   Not available Not available
26-911 1F.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: Subcommittee Comments REPORT IN BRIEF Provides an opportunity for the Subcommittee Member(s) to make a brief announcement on any activity(ies) she/he has attended on behalf of the City and to make a brief announcement on future community events and/or activities. The Brown Act does not allow discussion or action by the legislative body under this section.   Not available Not available