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406 INVESTIGATION INTO DEI FUNDING
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RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on how the Audit Committee members would like to conduct the investigation into DEI Funding.
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Summary
Council Policy Manual Chapter 3.14, Chapter Section 406 Investigations Procedure, allows the City Council to authorize and conduct investigations into the operation, practices, or conduct of City departments and officers (Attachment A). The City Council may oversee authorized 406 Investigations directly or delegate oversight to (1) a council committee, (2) an independent auditor or investigator, or (3) external legal counsel or other experts.
At the August 26, 2025, Council meeting, the City Council by Motion 2025-08-26-1602-01 recommended that the Council Audit Committee oversee the 406 investigations into DEI Funding.
Staff is seeking direction from the Audit Committee
Attachment A - Chapter 3.14