Policy committees are open to the public. Agenda items discussed at policy committees are brought forward by city council members from concerned citizens or city staff. These committees take the first step in resolving policy issues before the city. The recommendations of a committee are taken to city council meetings where action is taken on the matter by the full city council. Agendas are available on the Friday before each scheduled meeting.

Policy committee meetings are streamed via Microsoft Teams (links available in the meeting agenda), and recordings of the meetings will be available on the city's YouTube channel, YouTube.com/TheAuroraChannel, within one business day of the meeting.

2024 Council Policy Committee Assignments

The standing policy committees are:

• Council Appointee Evaluation Committee

• Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations

• Housing, Neighborhood Services & Redevelopment

• Management & Finance

• Parks, Foundations & Quality of Life

• Planning & Economic Development

• Public Relations, Communications, Tourism, Libraries, Boards and Commissions & Citizen Groups

• Public Safety, Courts & Civil Service

• Transportation, Airports & Public Works

• Water Policy

The ad hoc policy committees are:

• Amendment 64 Ad Hoc Committee (inactive)

• Charter Review Ad Hoc Committee (inactive)

• Council Rules Ad Hoc Committee

• Red Tape Reduction Ad Hoc Committee (inactive)