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RESOLUTION R-1516-75: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, ESTABLISHING A CITIZEN FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT BOARD TO REVIEW EXPENDITURES OF THE REVENUES COLLECTED FROM THE NORMAN FORWARD TEMPORARY SALES TAX AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNCIL REGARDING SUCH EXPENDITURES.
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TO: City Council
FROM: Mayor Cindy Rosenthal
SUBJECT: Nominations for the Norman Forward Citizen Financial Oversight Board
We had 53 applicants for the various advisory committees and the Norman Forward Citizen Financial Oversight Board (CFOB). Obviously, there is a lot of enthusiasm and interest in the community. I have had a number of conversations with many of the applicants in order to clarify the role and responsibilities of each of the committees. The staff has also provided a template for the CFOB and each of the advisory groups to include a statement of tasks and input desired as well as project duration and other issues.
In reviewing all of the applicants, I think that it is critically important to get a good mix of skills, geography, and demographic diversity. Another important consideration in my evaluation was the applicant’s independence and broad community perspective. I came to the conclusion in considering this talented group of applicants and the necessity for balance, that it would be wise to consider expanding the CFOB to nine members. Attached is the proposed alignment of the CFOB. As a group I believe they fairly represent the community-wide perspective which we hoped to achieve.
The citizen response here has been very positive. Appointment of the CFOB this month will allow us to timely take the next steps toward completing the initial projects that are ready to move forward.