Formation of Committees

Committees are created by either the Administrative Committee, the Board or the Bylaws. The purpose of each is to propose recommendations to the Board to adopt positions on issues considered by the committee.

Ad Hoc Committees may be established as deemed appropriate by the Board of Officers. Please refer to the Administrative Committee Webpage for information on how to complete and submit an Agenda Request to form a new Ad Hoc Committee.

Current Standing Committees

Administrative Committee

Sets agenda for Board of Officers and Stakeholder meetings. Can veto Ad Hoc Committee Chair appointments.

Arts Committee

This Committee has the general responsibility to support and encourage the arts in Venice.

Budget and Finance Committee

Chaired by Treasurer. Oversees and administers all Venice Neighborhood Council financial matters, including system of financial accountability as required by DONE and the City of Los Angeles.

Education Committee

This Committee has the general responsibility for addressing the issues, concerns, programs and services related to the education of children, youth, and adults and developing specific strategies and policies for influencing and achieving constructive outcomes within the schools, classrooms, and other education/learning centers that serve the Venice Community.

Land Use and Planning Committee

This committee shall review, take public input, report on and make recommendations of actions to the Board of Officers on any land use and planning issues affecting the community.

The Land Use and Planning Committee recommendations to the Board of Officers shall be in the form of a written report, which shall include a project description, pros & cons, a summary of community input and any LUPC findings.

Neighborhood Committee

This committee promotes greater awareness of available City resources and services and acts as a conduit between the Board and Venice neighborhoods, assisting in community outreach and bringing neighborhood issues to the attention of the Board.

Ocean Front Walk Committee

This committee provides a forum for the diverse elements of the Venice stakeholder population to discuss and decide on issues that affect the Ocean Front Walk.

Outreach and Event Planning Committee

Chaired by Community Outreach Officer. Promotes stakeholder awareness of Venice community issues and participation in Venice Neighborhood Council activities. Organizes quarterly Stakeholder meetings and special events. Performs outreach to Stakeholders.

Rules and Elections Committee

Chaired by Community Officer as nominated by the Administrative Committee, subject to approval of the Board of Officers. Organizes and executes elections. Proposes Election Procedures and Standing Rules to the Board of Officers. Holds grievance hearings and makes findings and recommendations to the Board.

Current Ad-hoc Committees

Communications Committee

Discussion Forum Committee

Environmental Committee

Mass, Scale and Character Committee

Public Safety Committee

Santa Monica Airport Committee

Visitor Impact Committee