Measure L Citizens Oversight Committee

The Measure L Citizen's Oversight Committee (COC) ensures transparency in the use of general sales tax revenue. The committee:

• Reviews revenue & expenditures of the general sales tax measure

• Examines annual independent financial audits

• Prepares an independent report to the City Council

• Meets at least twice per year at City Council Chambers

• Works with the City's Finance Department for information. Minutes are prepared by City staff and filed with the Office of the Deputy City Clerk. No funding is needed; members serve voluntarily. Seven (7) members are needed, and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. For any questions, please call (209) 394-5544 or email cityclerk@livingstonca.gov.

The purpose of the Citizens Oversight Committee (COC) for Measure L is to ensure that all revenues received from the voter-approved Transaction and Use Tax are spent only on permissible uses.

The committee reviews financial and performance audits and prepares an annual report to inform the public about how measure funds were spent. A full list of committee responsibilities is included in the Measure L Citizens Oversight Committee Application below. The committee is made up of seven (7) members.

Each member of the committee shall:

1. Be at least 18 years of age.

2. Reside in the City of Livingston, or own a business within the City of Livingston even if not a resident.

3. Not be an officer or employee of the City.

4. At least one committee member shall have a financial or accounting background.