Apart from the Committee on Committees, there are nine standing committees of Council and special committees are created as needed. Read below to learn more about each committee's responsibilities and members.

The President of Council is an ex-officio member of all standing committees. New legislation being discussed in committees is listed in Council Agendas.

Committee on Committees
The Committee on Committees consists of the five members of council with the most seniority, who select the members to serve on all standing Council committees.

Marco Sommerville, Council President, Chairman
Michael Williams, At Large                                
John Conti, At Large     
Renee Greene, Ward 4
Bob Keith, Ward 8

Rules
The Rules Committee adopts the Rules of Procedure for Council, sets times for City Council meetings and accepts council member resignations.

John Conti, At-Large, Chairman
Michael Williams, At Large
Jim Shealey, At Large
Renee Greene, Ward 4
Bob Keith, Ward 8

Budget and Finance
Matters referred to the Budget and Finance Committee include the City of Akron operating and appropriation budgets, note and bond legislation and various contracts.

Tina Merlitti, Ward 7, Chairwoman
Jim Shealey, At Large
Mike Freeman, Ward 9
James P. Hurley III, Ward 1
John Conti, At Large

Planning
Matters referred to the Planning Committee include the capital budget, zoning changes, sale and/or purchase of land, JEDD projects and economic development within the City of Akron.

John Conti, At Large, Chairman
Bob Keith, Ward 8
Terry Albanese, Ward 6
Renee Greene, Ward 4
Tina Merlitti, Ward 7

Public Service
Matters referred to the Public Service Committee include street improvements, special assessments and contracts for materials and supplies needed in the Department of Public Service.

Bob Keith, Ward 8, Chairman
John Conti, At Large
Terry Albanese, Ward 6
Kenneth L. Jones, Ward 5
Mike Freeman, Ward 9

Public Utilities
Matters referred to the Public Utilities Committee include sewer rates, contracts for materials and supplies needed for the Public Utilities Bureau and utilities that provide service in the City of Akron.

James P. Hurley III, Ward 1, Chairman
Kelli Crawford, Ward 10
Michael Williams, At Large
Bruce Kilby, Ward 2
Tina Merlitti, Ward 7

Public Safety
Matters referred to the Public Safety Committee include contracts for materials and supplies needed for the Police and Fire Departments, approving police towing districts, and City of Akron safety issues such as speed limits, leash laws and dangerous animals.

Jim Shealey, Ward 5, Chairman 
Bob Keith, Ward 8
Renee Greene, Ward 4
Michael Williams, At Large
Bruce Kilby, Ward 2

Parks and Recreation
Matters referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee include contracts for materials and supplies needed for city parks and community centers, and appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Kelli Crawford, Ward 10, Chairwoman
Michael Williams, At Large
Mike Freeman, Ward 9
James P.  Hurley III, Ward 1

Kenneth L. Jones, Ward 5

Housing
Matters referred to the Housing Committee include contracts for materials and supplies needed for the Housing Division of the Health Department, and appointments to the Housing Appeals Board.

Mike Freeman, Ward 9, Chairman
James P. Hurley III, Ward 1
Bruce Kilby, Ward 2
Michael Williams, At Large
Kenneth L. Jones, Ward 5

Health and Social Service
Matters referred to the Health and Social Service Committee include contracts for materials, supplies and services, including physicians and nurses needed to run Health Department clinics.

Renee Greene, Ward 4, Chairwoman 
Michael Williams, At Large
John Conti, At Large
Kelli Crawford, Ward 10
Kenneth L. Jones, Ward 5

Economic Development and Job Creation
Matters referred to the Economic Development and Job Creation Committee include legislation concerning development, education and jobs, and those that have potential to retain and attract people and projects that will result in economic growth.

Terry Albanese, Ward 6, Chairwoman
Renee Greene, Ward 4
Jim Shealey, At Large
Mike Freemen, Ward 9
Tina Merlitti, Ward 7