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City of Topeka
Governing Body Action Form
City Council Chambers
214 SE 8th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66603
www.topeka.org
September 1, 2026
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September 1, 2026
 
CONTACT PERSON:
Marcus Miller, Policy and Finance Committee Chair
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SECOND PARTY/SUBJECT:
City Auditor position
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DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:

DISCUSSION regarding the Citizen Government Review Committee recommendation to create the office of the City Auditor.  (Policy and Finance Committee recommended to move forward to the Governing Body for broader discussion on July 10, 2026.) 

 

(Citizen Government Review Committee submitted the report June 25, 2025 providing their recommendation to change the City charter to create the office of the City Auditor, who would be appointed by the Governing Body and serve at the pleasure of the Governing Body.)

VOTING REQUIREMENTS:

Discussion only.

POLICY ISSUE:

Conduct a broader discussion on the recommendation of the Citizen Government Review Committee to create an the office of the City Auditor.  

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Discussion only. 

BACKGROUND:

Citizen Government Review Committee submitted the report June 25, 2025 providing their recommendation to change the City charter to create the office of the City Auditor, who would be appointed by the Governing Body and serve at the pleasure of the Governing Body.

 

Policy and Finance Committee: Discussion May 7, 2026, July 10, 2026 recommended to move forward to the Governing Body for broader discussion.

 

 

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

To be determined.

SOURCE OF FUNDING:

Not Applicable.

ATTACHMENTS:
Policy & Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Excerpt (July 10, 2026)
Policy & Finance Committee Report (July 10, 2026)
Memo Legal Department (July 21, 2025)
CGRC Report (June 17, 2025)