Council appoints Jim Andrews as liaison to new Finance Advisory Committee

Corte Madera — The Town Council on Sept. 16 appointed Council member Jim Andrews to serve as the council liaison to the Finance Advisory Committee, which the council created by resolution earlier in 2024. The committee is scheduled to meet for the first time on Sept. 24.

Staff noted that the town adopted a job description in February 2023 that defines council liaisons' roles for advisory bodies under municipal code chapter 2.06 and referenced the resolution creating the Finance Advisory Committee. The staff report explained the committee is advisory and that council-created advisory bodies normally receive one council liaison (no alternate).

The nut graf: The appointment fills a liaison slot ahead of the committee's organizational meeting; staff told the council the committee will likely meet quarterly and that the liaison role helps coordinate information and reporting between the committee and council.

Mayor and councilmembers confirmed Andrews is available to serve through December, when council assignments are reviewed; the council voted unanimously to appoint him.

Ending: Staff said meetings will be recorded and scheduled in the evening to allow councilmember attendance; the council can revisit and reassign liaisons at its December appointments meeting.