Committees

What is a committee?

Every action starts in committee. Find the right one below.

Executive

The Executive Committee is made up of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Communications Director and meets the first Wednesday of the month. The Executive Committee is appointed by the board and handles scheduling meetings, setting agendas and motions for board approval.

Elections & Bylaws

The Elections and Bylaws Committee meets to discuss the planning and outreach for upcoming city-wide neighborhood council board elections and meets to discuss updates on bylaws, standing rules and any compliance matters which may impact the governance of the board.

Ad Hoc

Ad Hoc Committee is a temporary committee created by the board for a set period to work on projects and initiatives that do not fall within the responsibility of the standing committees. An Ad Hoc committee may be made up of board members and stakeholders and meetings will be scheduled and decided by the committee.

Education

The Education Committee is made up of board members and community stakeholders interested in working with our local schools and education groups to foster programs and initiatives that benefit our schools, senior centers and volunteer groups.

Finance

Finance Committee is chaired by the Treasurer and is responsible for managing the funds distributed each year to the neighborhood council through the City Clerk's office. The Finance committee is comprised of board members interested in helping to approve and manage the funding process as it relates to grant applications, monthly expenditures and event budgets and reports to the board on all financial activity. This committee usually meets jointly with the Executive Committee.

Land Use

Land Use Committee is made up of board members and community stakeholders interested in addressing development within our boundaries effecting, zoning, building, infrastructure, cannabis and alcohol retail licenses among the many state and city legislative initiatives impacting our communities. Developers and those seeking licenses within our community meet with the Land Use committee to discuss and socialize planning before it goes to the full board for review and in working with our council district planning representatives to provide community feedback and recommendations. This committee meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.

Outreach

Outreach Committee is made up of board members and community stakeholders interested in helping to organize and execute outreach activities through partnership opportunities and events working with local businesses, schools, non-profit organizations, LAPD, LAFD, senior centers, city agencies, healthcare, etc., through community engagement and local volunteer support. This committee meets the third Tuesday of the month.

Sustainability, Transportation and Mobility

The Sustainability, Transportation and Mobility Committee is made up of board members and community stakeholders who have an interest in lending a voice to our council representatives on initiatives related sustainability, green space, tree-plantings, transportation, pedestrian safety, animal safety, metro and bike lane options including safe-streets.