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Governance and Utilities Committee

Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Governance and Utilities Committee held a meeting to consider the appointment of Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer and discuss the appointment process for a new City Auditor. The committee approved Smith's appointment for a four-year term through July 1, 2030.

Key Decisions

  • Appointment of Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer Approved
  • Introduction to City Auditor Appointment Discussed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. Appointment of Shannon Smith as Chief Technology Officer, Seattle Information Technology Department, for a term to July 1, 2030.
    Appointment (Appt)
  8. 2. Introduction to Appointment of City Auditor
    Information Item (Inf)
  9. Adjournment