Committees

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee


Meetings are set by the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, and the committee is to meet at least three times a year. To view the most recent agendas and minutes view the archive or to search and/or view past meeting agendas and minutes and historical records visit the the City's public records portal. There are no term limits.The goal of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee is to assist the Animal Control Shelter in complying with the requirements of the Health and Safety Code as it relates the standards for the Animal Shelter.

The members are:


  • Chief of the La Porte Rabies Control Authority or their designee
  • State-certified Animal Control officer employed with the City of La Porte & whose duties include the daily operations of the La Porte Animal Shelter
  • Veterinarian

  • Representative from an animal welfare organization

  • Member of the La Porte City Council


Drainage and Flooding Committee


In 2018 the Committee began meeting the second Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. To view the most recent agendas and minutes click here or to search and/or view past meeting agendas and minutes and historical records visit the Laserfiche Public Records.

Members include three councilpersons and one alternate position that is filled by a councilperson. Members are retained until they are replaced.

The purpose of the committee is to review issues regarding the drainage and flooding issues within the City of La Porte and provide Council with recommendations. Members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council.


Fiscal Affairs Committee


Meetings are held quarterly prior to the second Council meeting of the month in April, July, October, and January. To view the most recent agendas and minutes click here or to search and/or view past meeting agendas and minutes and historical records visit the Laserfiche Public Records.

Members include three councilpersons and one alternate position that is filled by a councilperson. Members are retained until they are replaced. The staff liaison is the Finance Director. 

An audit/fiscal affairs committee is a group of individuals appointed by the legislative body. They are given responsibility for overseeing audit procurement and monitoring the selection of the independent auditor to the resolution of audit findings. The members of the fiscal affairs committee collectively posses the expertise and experience in accounting, auditing, and finance reporting required to understand and resolve issues raised by the independent audit of the financial statements.