# Somerville Review of Multiple Member Bodies Committee 10-07-2026

The Review of Multiple Member Bodies Committee of Somerville’s City Commissions, Boards & Meetings met remotely on October 7, 2026, to review the purpose and continued need for city boards and committees and plan its final report. No procurement, contract awards, purchasing decisions, or spending allocations were discussed. The committee agreed to seek an extension to complete its report if needed rather than rush it to meet the ordinance’s December deadline, and members began planning an outline and division of drafting work.

The committee voted to recommend dissolving the Emergency Management Advisory Council and retaining the Biosafety Committee. The committee also stated it would recommend retaining the Board of Election Commissioners and Fair Housing Commission. Discussion of the Traffic Board was deferred pending further research and liaison input; the Pilot Advisory Task Force was held over for clarification of legislative intent and possible language changes; and the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board was deferred for more information. The committee also plans to revisit a proposed PTAC/SBAC merger and discuss several other commissions at a future meeting. No procurement-related action items were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Sources
- [Somerville Review of Multiple Member Bodies Committee 10-07-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oy7FNRKUAc) - Somerville City Commissions, Boards & Meetings