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Committee backs Ross Arnett for Financial Advisory Committee
Summary
The finance committee gave a favorable recommendation for Ross Arnett's appointment (AP 12-26) after Arnett described his role in forming the Financial Advisory Commission and urged fuller early participation in budget formulation.
The Finance Committee voted to recommend Ross Arnett's appointment to the Financial Advisory Committee (AP 12-26) after he described his experience with the Financial Advisory Commission (FACT).
Ross Arnett told the committee he helped form FACT and that the body was intended as a citizen advisory arm to the mayor and council on financial matters. He said FACT could play a more active role early in budget formulation and expressed willingness to help strengthen ties between FACT and the council. Arnett also noted prior offers for FACT to be involved in union negotiations in an advisory, confidential role and that the topic could resurface.
After questions from committee members about FACT's role and potential partnership with the audit committee, a motion to recommend Arnett's appointment was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The committee's favorable recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.
