A finance committee ("committee") is hereby established for the city of Palm Desert ("city"). The provisions set forth in Chapter 2.34 of this code shall apply to this committee, except as otherwise required by state law. If there is any conflict between this chapter and Chapter 2.34 of this code, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
(Ord. 1390 § 2, 2023)
The finance committee shall advise the city council and work to promote and enhance fiscal responsibility, accountability, integrity, and transparency.
(Ord. 1390 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1428, 3/13/2025)
The finance committee shall be comprised of up to seven members: two city council members appointed by the mayor and up to five community members appointed by the city council by majority vote.
(Ord. 1390 § 2, 2023)
The finance committee may have quarterly regular meetings at such day, time, and place as set by committee resolution or minute order.
(Ord. 1390 § 2, 2023)
The finance committee shall review and, if necessary, advise the city council on auditing and internal controls, financial reporting, investments, municipal debt and refunding, and other financial matters as referred by the city council. The committee may review and provide recommendations on fiscal and investment policies only when specifically referred by the city council.
(Ord. 1390 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1428, 3/13/2025)