Functions and procedure of standing committees.

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 151-28

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Sec. 151-28. - Functions and procedure of standing committees. (a) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall be defined as stated in this subsection: An individual or group does not include councilors or council staff. Supporting documents: Any written material an individual or group intends to present at the committee meeting. The term does not include supplemental supporting documents submitted by an individual or group after the deadline set forth in subsection (c). Supplemental supporting documents: Any written material an individual or group intends to present at the committee meeting that: (1) is submitted to the clerk of the council and every member of the standing committee assigned to hear the proposal after the deadline set forth in subsection (c); and (2) does not constitute more than fifty (50) percent of the supporting documents to be presented at the committee meeting. The term does not include documents requested by a councilor. (b) It shall be the duty of all standing committees of the council to consider all proposals referred to it as provided in these rules. A standing committee may consider any other matter properly concerning departments or subject matter indicated by the name of the standing committee. A standing committee may hear such testimony or public comment as the committee deems proper. In lieu of separate hearings, standing committees may meet with the boards of corresponding city departments. (c) If an individual or group will be presenting on a proposal, that individual or group shall submit supporting documents to the clerk of the council and every member of the standing committee assigned to hear the proposal no less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the committee meeting. If a presenter fails to submit the supporting documents within forty-eight (48) hours of a committee meeting, the standing committee may take a vote to postpone the proposal until the next scheduled committee meeting. (G.O. 68, 1988, § 6; G.O. 86, 1998, § 1; G.O. 64, 2019, § 1)

Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIORAD_CH151CIUNCO_ARTIIICO_S151-28FUPRSTCOFetched: 10/27/2026