Council Appointed Officers Committee

Hybrid meetings for boards, commissions, and committees began March 1, 2022.
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The Council Appointed Officers (CAO) Committee discusses items pertaining to the CAOs of Palo Alto (City Attorney, City Auditor, City Clerk, and City Manager). Topics of discussion may include direction, recruitment or evaluation of these appointed officers. Meetings are held on an as-needed basis.

Council Appointed Officers Committee Members

• Vice Mayor Ed Lauing (Chair)
• Council Member Pat Burt
• Council Member Lydia Kou

Email the Council Appointed Officers Committee

PLEASE NOTE: Any written communication to the Committee becomes a public record. Personal information such as email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses, or the names of minor children should not be included. If you do not wish your email address to be part of the public record, please send your written communication by postal mail to:

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Past Agendas and Minutes

Please Note: Past CAO Committee Agendas and Minutes were recorded under the Regular City Council Meeting web page until 2021.