This body oversees the performance of the management of the government to improve service delivery and outcomes. Council monitors spending to ensure compliance with the approved budgets and financial plans. City Council is empowered to call for investigations and audits. They retain an independent auditor to provide an annual independent audit. The voting public depends on City Council to keep watch over the administrative running of our government and enact laws that will help to ensure a good quality of life for all Reading residents and businesses.
Meetings vary in length, depending on the agenda.
Meeting agendas are available on this site or may be obtained in the City Clerk's Office. Public Participation at Regular Meetings of Council City Council encourages public attendance at all Council meetings. You are urged to express your concerns and opinions on issues during the Public Address period. The Public Address period occurs at the beginning of each meeting. If you would like to distribute any materials to Council Members relating to your matter, please give them to the City Clerk before the meeting is called to order.