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Council adopts Audit & Finance Committee bylaws changes and related code amendment
Summary
Council approved staff versions of Audit & Finance Committee bylaws (Item 34) and a related municipal code amendment (Item 35) that were recommended by the committee on 12/11/2024. The motions were moved by the committee chair and seconded by Council Member Alter and adopted without public speakers.
On Feb. 13 the Austin City Council adopted amendments to the Audit & Finance Committee bylaws (Item 34) and a related code amendment (Item 35), taking the staff‑recommended versions voted out of committee in December.
The committee recommended the staff version on Dec. 11, 2024 on a 4–0 vote with Council Member Kelly absent. The council moved and seconded the items and adopted both measures without public speakers. Council discussion included a request that staff provide additional information where appropriate about regulatory authority in future hearings on related matters.
Why it matters: the bylaws and code changes update internal governance and committee procedures; councilmembers said they expect staff to provide clarifying information where authority or scope is uncertain.
Next steps: The code amendment and bylaws changes take effect as appropriate under municipal rules and will guide committee operations going forward.
