WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT FOR ASSEMBLY MEMBERS?

(SUCH AS MEETING FREQUENCY, LENGTH OF TERM, ETC.)

The Assembly term runs for ten months, from September 2026 to June 2027. Meetings are held in-person at rotating locations across the city and take place on weekday evenings or weekend mornings/early afternoons. Each meeting is approximately three to four hours long. Additional gatherings, or onboarding and educational sessions may be added depending on the needs and interests of the group.

Supports are available to reduce barriers to participation, including:

• Reimbursement for any direct expenses
• Childcare and elder care stipends
• Compensation for low-income members or those who must miss paid work to attend meetings
• Honorarium for youth

Members are required to commit to:

• Participate in the ten-month Assembly term, from September 2026 to June 2027
• Attend all ten in-person monthly meetings
• Participate in presenting advice and recommendations to City Council and staff (optional)
• Attend a kick-off event with City Council in September and a wrap-up event in June