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COUNCIL MEMBER STANDING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS January 2005

ALL CHILDREN ACHIEVE

Meets: 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:30 P.M. in room 204
Staff: Jim Holgersson, City Manager's Office, 408-277-5441
Mission Statement:   Strengthen the role of city government in improving student achievement so that every child in San Jose can have the opportunity to succeed.
Membership: Council Member Yeager, Chair
Council Member Chirco, Vice Chair
Council Member Pyle

BUILDING BETTER TRANSPORTATION

Meets: 1st Monday of the month at 1:30 P.M. in room 204
Staff: Ed Shikada, City Manager's Office, 408-277-8494
Mission Statement: Leading the historic expansion of Silicon Valley’s highway, rail and street infrastructure to make City streets safer and more pedestrian-friendly and provide traffic relief to Silicon Valley commuters, help people reach their destinations quicker and safer while supporting smart growth.
Membership: Council Member Campos, Chair
Council Member Cortese, Vice Chair
Council Member Lezotte
Council Member Williams

BUILDING STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS

Meets: 3rd Monday of the month at 1:30 P.M. in room 204
Staff: Jim Holgersson, City Manager's office, 408-277-5441
Mission Statement: Making government view its role through the eyes of its residents, standing at the edge of their driveways.  Working together, the city and its residents invest time, effort, and resources to improve neighborhoods, making San Jose a place they’re proud to call home.
Membership: Council Member Chirco, Chair
Council Member Campos, Vice Chair
Council Member Pyle

DRIVING A STRONG ECONOMY

Meets: 4th Monday of the month at 1:30 P.M. in room 204
Staff: Mark Linder, City Manager's Office, 408-277-5749
Mission Statement:   Make San Jose the best place in America to do business, work and live.  San Jose will offer housing for all income levels with diverse exciting entertainment and culture.
Membership: Council Member Williams, Chair
Council Member Cortese, Vice Chair
Council Member Reed

MAKING GOVERNMENT WORK BETTER

Meets: 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm in Room 204
Staff: Kay Winer, City Manager's Office, 408-277-4674
Mission Statement:   Make San Jose a user-friendly City that delivers cost-effective high quality services to residents and businesses.
Membership: Council Member Reed, Chair
Council Member Lezotte, Vice Chair
Council Member Cortese
Council Member Yeager

RULES COMMITTEE

Meets: Each Wednesday of the month at 2:00 P.M. in room 204
Staff: Lee Price, City Clerk: 408-277-4424
Mission Statement: Council Agenda setting; Committee agenda setting; City Auditor work plan; All commission appointments that do not require interviews by the full Council. 
Membership: Vice Mayor Chavez, Chair
Council Member Campos, Vice Chair
Council Member Chirco
Council Member Williams
Council Member Yeager, (Alternate)