§ 2.45.060. Commission review of matters implicating the work of other city bodies.

Commissions are advisory to the city council and, unless otherwise specified in the ordinance which creates a particular commission, do not have authority over the work program or staff of any other commission or public body. Commissions are encouraged to consult with and to cooperate with other commissions in carrying out their responsibilities and functions. The city council affirms its right, on its own motion, to request the advice of any commission on any matter, including a matter within the jurisdiction of another commission or public body so long as the request is not in conflict with any other provision of this code or of state law. If a commission has a question as to whether it has jurisdiction over a particular matter, or should one commission wish to review a matter within the jurisdiction of another commission or public body which cannot be resolved cooperatively, the commission shall direct a request to the city council for direction and for leave to conduct a review of that matter, which request shall set forth the objectives of the review and propose both a process and a timetable for completion. The questioning commission shall refrain from acting on any questioned matter until direction is provided by the city council.

(Ord. 6982 § 1, 2004)