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Council Committee Schedules
Committee-of-the-Whole Budget
The Committee-of-the-Whole, which consists of all nine Councilors acting as a Committee, considers the budget and the capital improvements program proposed by the Mayor. In addition, the Committee-of-the-Whole meets with the Mayor, and/or the Mayor's representative, prior to the Mayor's preparation of the annual City budget, to review and make recommendations about the priority of programs within City government, and the ranking and implementation of policy priorities in the budget process.
Finance and Government Operations Committee
The Finance and Government Operations Committee has the charge of and jurisdiction over all ordinances, resolutions, and other matters relating to finances, taxation and the indebtedness of the City, and the appropriation of City funds; the lease, purchase and sale or real estate, and all other financial business of the City government including other business that may be referred to it by the Council. The Finance and Government Operations Committee meets on a regular basis on the second Monday of each month, and on the fourth Monday of each month if needed.
Land Use, Planning & Zoning Committee Schedule
The Land Use Planning, and Zoning Committee (LUPZ) reviews all ordinances, resolutions, or other matters pertaining to the Zoning Code, land use appeals, historical designation process, annexations, sector development plans, and general land use, planning and redevelopment policies. The LUPZ Committee meets on a regular basis on the second Wednesday following the first Monday of each month, and the fourth Wednesday if needed.
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee areas of responsibilities include policy recommendations for matters related to Public Safety. The Public Safety Committee meets every other month on the fourth Thursday of that month. The Committee meetings are held in the Council Committee Room on the 9th floor of City Hall.
Committee-of-the-Whole Budget Schedule
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April 7* The FY/09 Proposed Budget is introduced and referred to the City Council "Committee of the Whole" for three public hearings. |
Committee-of-the-Whole (COW) Meetings are held in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers at the basement level of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center building, One Civic Plaza NW, unless another location is indicated on the schedule. All meetings begin at 5:00 PM, unless another time is indicated on the agenda. All meetings are open to the general public and will be televised live on GOV16, unless indicated on the agenda. |
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April 15 Roundtable Presentation/Discussion Homeless Services & Issues Council Committee Room, 9th Floor |
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April 24* Meeting #1: Social Goals Meeting will be held at 5221 Palo Duro NE Meeting begins at 6:30 PM Meeting will be taped and televised at a later date. |
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May 6* Meeting #2: Physical Goals Meeting will be held at 550 Glenrio NW (Coors & Glenrio) Meeting will be taped and televised at a later date. |
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| May 15 Meeting #3 | |
| May 19* (marked-up budget bill to be adopted at Council meeting) | |
* Public Comment Allowed
Finance and Government Operations Committee Schedule
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November 26
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March 24** | September 8 |
Finance and Government Operations (FGO) Meetings are held in the Council Committee Room 9th floor, Suite 9081 of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center building, One Civic Plaza NW. All meetings begin at 5:00 PM, unless another time is indicated on the agenda. All meetings are open to the general public. |
| December 10 | April 14 | September 22** | |
| April 28** | October 13 | ||
| January 14 | May 12 | October 27** | |
| January 28** | June 9 | November 10 | |
| February 11 | June 23** | November 24** | |
| February 25** | August 11 | December 8 | |
| March 10 | August 25 ** | ||
** Tentative Meeting Dates
Land Use, Planning & Zoning Committee Schedule
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| November 15 | March 26** | August 27** |
Land Use, Planning & Zoning (LUPZ) Meetings are held in the Council Committee Room 9th floor, Suite 9081 of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center building, One Civic Plaza NW. All meetings begin at 5:00 PM, unless another time is indicated on the agenda. All meetings are open to the general public. |
| November 28** | April 23 | September 10 | |
| December 12 | April 30** | September 24** | |
| January 16 | May 14 | October 15 | |
| January 30** | May 28** | October 29** | |
| February 12 | June 11 | November 12 | |
| February 27** | June 25** | November 26** | |
| March 12 | August 13 | December 10 | |
** Tentative Meeting Dates
Public Safety Committee Schedule
| 2008 Meetings | |
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| June 26 | Public Safety Committee Meetings are held in the Council Committee Room 9th floor, Suite 9081 of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center building, One Civic Plaza NW. All meetings begin at 5:00 PM, unless another time is indicated on the agenda. All meetings are open to the general public. |
| August 28 (changed to August 25) | |
| October 30 | |
| December (to be determined) | |