• Audit Advisory Board

  This board reviews City Council recommendations for audits of city offices, departments, and agencies. If the board deems an audit to be necessary, it then defines the scope of the audit, identifies the type of audit to be performed, reviews the contract auditor's final report, and makes recommendations to the Council and Mayor based on that report.

  Agency: Finance
  For More Information: 441-7411
  Number of Members: 6 (3 appointed by Mayor; 3 appointed by City Council)
  Members Required for a Quorum: 4
  Length of Term: 3 years
  Term Limit: 3 terms
  Frequency of Meeting: Monthly when agenda items
  Meeting Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
  Meeting Location: Mayor's Conference Room
  Meeting Date: Every 2nd Wed. of each month (+ special mtgs. as needed)

  Special Requirements: At least one of the Mayor's and one of the City Council's appointments must hold an active license as a CPA in Nebraska, or be a certified internal auditor, or have experience showing specialized knowledge in the area of conducting performance audits.

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  Auditorium Advisory Board

  It is the duty of this board to study and make recommendations to the City on the management, rental rates, upkeep and maintenance of Pershing Auditorium.

  Agency: Finance

  For More Information: 441-7500

  Number of Members: 7

  Members Required for a Quorum: 4

  Length of Term: 6 years

  Term Limit: None

  Frequency of Meeting: Monthly

  Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m.

  Meeting Location: Pershing Auditorium

  Meeting Date: Fourth Wednesday of every month

  Special Requirements: Must be a resident of Lincoln.

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  Cable Advisory Board

  This board monitors the local cable company, considers complaints against the cable franchise, makes recommendations on cable policy issues and recommends policy for access channels.

  Agency: Citizen Information Center

  For More Information: 441-7375

  Number of Members: 11

  Members Required for a Quorum: 6

  Length of Term: 3 years

  Term Limit: None

  Frequency of Meeting: Quarterly

  Meeting Time: 4:00 p.m.

  Meeting Location: 555 S. 10^th Street

  Usual Meeting Date: January, April July, October

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  Charter Revision Commission

  This commission reviews and makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on proposed revisions to Lincoln's home rule charter.

  Agency: City Attorney's Office

  For More Information: 441-7281

  Number of Members: 15

  Members Required for a Quorum: 8

  Length of Term: 4 years

  Term Limits: None

  Frequency of Meeting: Semi-annual

  Special Requirements: Must be residents of Lincoln.

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  Police and Fire Pension Plan Investment Board

  This board oversees investments of the Police and Fire Pension Plan assets and directs the City in the making of such investments.

  Agency: Personnel

  For More Information: 441-7888

  Number of Members: 9*

  Members Required for a Quorum: 5

  Length of Term: 5 years

  Term Limit: none

  Frequency of Meeting: Quarterly

  Special Requirements: The three members appointed by the Mayor must have at least 5 years demonstrated experience in financial, actuarial, investment, or employee benefit plan matters.
  
  *Two positions are filled by the CIty Finance Director and City Personnel Director; two positions are elected by secret ballot by City police officers; two positions are elected by secret ballot by City firefighters; and three positions are appointed by the Mayor, subject to the City Council's approval.

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  Workforce Investment Act Board

  A requirement of the Workforce Investment Act, this Board is responsible for overseeing the federally-mandated reform of job training services. The Board is charged with the development of a local plan outlining workforce shortages, needed skills and training opportunities within the Lancaster and Saunders Counties areas.

  Agency: Urban Development

  For More Information: 441-7606

  Number of Members: 47

  Members Required for a Quorum: 24

  Length of Term: 3 years

  Term Limit: none

  Frequency of Meeting: Quarterly

  Meeting Date: First Wednesday in March, June, September and December

  Meeting Time: 9:00 a.m.

  Meeting Location: The Cornhusker Hotel

  Special Requirements: The Act requires that the board include a representative from one of the each partner agencies, community based organizations, organized labor, education and economic development agencies. In addition, a majority of the Board must be members of the private sector with positions of high responsibility.

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