Committee defers charter language on redistricting commission; hears outside expert on creating an independent city auditor

Summary

Committee members asked staff to return with clearer charter language about whether a proposed tenth redistricting commissioner would be voting or non‑voting, delaying action. Later, the committee heard an outside auditor who recommended an independent performance‑audit office appointed by the governing body and warned that burying the auditor under the city manager would reduce independence; the committee requested further engagement and possible full governing‑body discussion before pursuing a charter change.