RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Some regularly scheduled Council meetings will not meet in the month of December due to the Holidays; All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis. Of special note: Some regularly scheduled Council meetings will not meet in the month of December due to the Holidays.
The following is the 2009 Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for December. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added to the list, which does not included schedule for Richmond City Council Boards or Commissions. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.
2009 Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting Summary for December
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis. Meeting times and dates are subject to change. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 20091:30-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE RETREAT
The members of the Richmond City Council Finance Standing Committee will hold a retreat to develop 12-month and three-year plans to assist them with governing the work of the Committee on behalf of Richmond City Council. The retreat agenda will include setting committee goals and expected outcomes, and identifying appropriate indicators for measuring the success of Richmond government financial and economic development plans. A framework for the retreat will include information gleaned from City Administration staff and various boards and agencies across the city.
LOCATION MAYMONT PARK – Garden Center
1700 Hampton Street (Near the Dooley Mansion)
CONTACT For more information, please contact Richmond City Council Finance Standing Committee Chairman Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for reviewing the operation of every department, agency and unit of City government and for making recommendations for operational and organizational development as appropriate.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2009-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2009
Richmond City Hall Offices Closed for the holidays
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information, at 804.646.6052 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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