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The mission of the Finance Advisory Commission, formerly known as the Novato Citizen's Finance Advisory/Oversight Committee, is to provide regular feedback, insight and recommendations and report periodically to the City Council on a variety of financial matters such as financial policies, long-term fiscal sustainability, budget and forecast assumptions, etc. The Committee also shall act as the official Citizens Oversight Committee as required by the Novato transactions and use tax ordinance (Measure F and Measure C).
Interested in serving on the committee? Applications are accepted year round, and recruitments are held twice per year. Apply today!
Resolution Establishing Finance Advisory Commission
Meeting Schedule
1st Thursday of the month at 8:00am. Please see meeting agenda for location details.
Chat with City Staff
- Date: 10/29/2024 4:00 PM
Join City Manager Amy Cunningham and Assistant City Manager Jessica Deakyne for an opportunity to discuss City projects and initiatives, ask questions, share feedback, and help us get to know you better!
Tuesday, October 29 at 4pm
Downtown Novato Community Farmers' Market on Sherman Avenue
Through meaningful conversations, we can continue to shape Novato’s future and strengthen our community together.
Agendas & Minutes
Below you can find agendas and minutes for upcoming or recently held Novato Citizens Finance/Oversight Committee meetings. To view agendas and minutes from previous years, please view our Archived Agendas and Minutes.
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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| 11/07/2024 | Agenda | |
| 10/03/2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 09/05/2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 08/01/2024 | Cancellation Notice | N/A |
| 07/18/2024 | Special Meeting Agenda | Minutes |
| 07/11/2024 | Cancellation Notice | N/A |
| 06/27/2024 | Special Meeting Agenda | Minutes |
| 06/06/2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 05/09/2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 04/04/2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 03/07/2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 02/22/2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 02/15/2024 | Cancellation Notice | N/A |
| 02/14/2024 | Joint Special Meeting Agenda | Minutes |
| 01/18/2024 | Amended Agenda | Minutes |
| 12/21/2023 | Cancellation Notice | N/A |
| 11/16/2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 10/19/2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 09/21/2023 | Amended Agenda / Agenda | Minutes |
| 08/17/2023 | Cancellation Notice | N/A |
| 07/20/2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 06/08/2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 05/04/2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 04/06/2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 03/09/2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 02/16/2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 01/19/2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORTS | |
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| 2021-2022 Fiscal Year | Annual Report |
| 2020-2021 Fiscal Year | Annual Report |
| 2019-2020 Fiscal Year | Annual Report |
| 2018-2019 Fiscal Year | Annual Report |
| 2017-2018 Fiscal Year | Annual Report |
| 2016-2017 Fiscal Year | Annual Report |
| 2015-2016 Fiscal Year | Annual Report |
| 2014-2015 Fiscal Year | Annual Report |
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2013-2014 Fiscal Year |
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2012-2013 Fiscal Year |
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2011-2012 Fiscal Year |
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COMMISSION FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY RECOMMENDATION |
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The recommendation to the City Council on City Fiscal Sustainability Plan |
Members
The Committee is comprised of seven (7) members serving a two year term.
| Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Cris Mackenzie | October 31, 2025 |
| Tina McMillan |
October 31, 2025 |
| Larisa Thomas |
October 31, 2025 |
| Rafelina Maglio |
October 31, 2026 |
| Andrew Zmyslowski |
October 31, 2026 |
| Dean Smith | October 31, 2026 |
| Michele Manos | October 31, 2026 |
Staff Liaison
Amy Cunningham, City Manager
acunningham@novato.org
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