C<\/span>ity Commission, Corporation, Board and Committee members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council to advise the City on important programs and policy decisions. Public participation, therefore, is a vital component of the City\u2019s governing system. All meetings of advisory groups are open to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Finance Committee<\/strong> Gardena WeTip Committee<\/strong> Traffic Committee<\/strong> Gardena Sister City Association<\/strong>
\nThe Finance Committee is comprised of four members: City Manager, City Treasurer and two members of council. This committee meets on a quarterly basis to discuss the state of city finances and budget.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nGardena is a member city of WeTip, a national program that fights crime through anonymous tips on criminal activity. The WeTip Committee is chaired by a Councilmember and comprised of City staff, school and community leaders working together to increase public awareness and cooperation in reducing crime in the Gardena area. The Committee has also been instrumental in promoting programs such as G.R.A.D.E. and S.P.O.R.T.S. to provide education on the dangers of drug abuse. The Committee meets quarterly and as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nThe City Traffic Committee is comprised of City staff persons, including the Chief of Police, the Public Works Director, Community Development Director, Recreation Director, and the Transportation Director. This Committee advises the City Manager on traffic-related matters including but not limited to parking, stop signs, signals, and congestion, etc. This Committee meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber Management Information Center (MIC) located at City Hall.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nThe Gardena Sister City Association has been active in promoting international friendship for over three decades, through home hospitality and student and adult cultural exchanges. The program\u2019s goal is to learn something about the community, enjoy the hospitality and build personal contacts with other cultures. Gardena enjoys cultural exchanges with three sister cities: Ichikawa, Japan and Rosarito Beach and Huatabampo, Mexico. This Association meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Nakaoka Community Center.<\/p>\n