01-09-12 Volunteers Needed to Work With New City Council Committees

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From: Council President Derek D. Dieter Contact: 532 -2200 "Volunteers Needed to Work With New City Council Committees —2012 Committees Will Stress Innovation, Accountability and Best Practices" The new South Bend Common Council is committed to promote excellence and creativity throughout the public sector. Therefore, over the next four (4) years, the City Council will work to implement policies and programs which reflect innovation and "best practices ", so that they become a catalyst for progress in promoting the best interests of the City of South Bend. I am challenging each of Committee Chairpersons to work with their Committees to set goals, objectives and methodologies for tracking success, as well as suggested plans for improvement. In the interest of furthering these objectives, I am pleased to announce the following appointments: Communily & Economic Development Committee: 2nd District Council Member Henry Davis, Jr., who has served as Vice - Chairperson for the past several years on the CED Committee, will become its Chairperson. Henry's passion, enthusiasm and membership on the national Young Elected Officials (YEO), will compliment the mission of this Council committee. Community Relations: Newly elected 3 d District Council Member Valerie Schey will head up the Community Relations Committee. Val's interest in networking with residents throughout the city, and her ability to effectively work with volunteers, will be the perfect match for the success of this committee. Health and Public Safety Committee: Newly elected 0' District Council Member Dr. Fred Ferlic will chair this very busy committee. His medical background, experience, and many contacts throughout the community, will provide great insights on the challenging health and safety concerns facing our city. Information and Technology: 5"' District Council Member Dr. David Varner will again lead this committee. Dave will continue to work with the City Administration on implementing public access opportunities; as well as working to upgrade equipment in this ever - changing high tech area. Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment: Newly elected Council Member at Large Gavin Ferlic will oversee this committee. His great work ethic will be needed to keep pace with the operations of Century Center, Hall of Fame, the Cove, Potawatomi Zoo, the Conservatory, the Morris, and the many other park and recreation offerings provided by our city. Personnel and Finance Committee: Council Member at Large Karen L. White will begin her 13`h year on the City Council heading up this extremely active committee. Karen's commitment to transparency and accountability will help judiciously track city funds, proposed appropriations, and overall city fiscal goal - setting when reviewing proposed city budgets.