01-08-13 Dieter Re-Elected as Council President - Sets Record

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January 7,2013 News Release Page 2 The Council will meet as a Board of Finance on January 28, 2013, and review the city's Annual Investment Report; investment policies; cash reserve policies as well as the city's current bond rating of AA; with the Council committed to continue to work with the City Administration to assure that good fiscal decisions will be made. President Dieter thanked last year's Personnel and Finance Chairperson, Council Member Karen L. White for her leadership in closely working with City Controller Mark Neal and Assistant Controller John Murphy on budget and fiscal items. In light of their hard-work and dedication it resulted in perhaps the most through review of fiscal matters in the history of our city. Sound financial practices and improved accountability to the taxpayers,will again be emphasized this year. President Dieter also noted that Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand was unanimously re-appointed as Council Attorney for 2013. This will mark her 39th consecutive year of service to the Common Council. Council Member Karen L. White added that she will be taking the lead on communication with the City Administration and all Department Heads. Improved updates on a timely basis will enhance everyone's abilities to carry out their duties and responsibilities. The City Council is energized for a very positive and productive 2013. The Council welcomes South Bend residents to call their Council Members and attend the regular City Council meetings, held at 7 pm in the Council Chambers in downtown South Bend on the 2"d and 4" Mondays of each moth, so that their voices will be heard.