Committee for Engagement & Transparency
What Is the Committee for Engagement & Transparency?
Mission: The Committee for Engagement & Transparency (CET) mission is to serve as the City’s extended communications arm by bridging the divide between the city administration and Berkley residents.
Vision: The CET will raise public awareness on city services, promote the City of Berkley’s vision for an inclusive community, and will build trust between the community and the City. As an outcome, the citizens of Berkley will:
- Be well informed about City initiatives and projects
- Recognize the accessibility of Berkley’s services and City staff
- Share accurate information from the City and clarify City initiatives
CET Duties:
- Serve as a focus group for City initiatives and projects
- Aid the City in identifying the harder-to-reach segments of our population
- Assist community members to connect with City services and communications
Who we are:
*Vacant positions, including a student position, business owner position, and senior position, are available*
Oona Friedland
Term Expires July 2026
Lynn Khadra
Term Expires July 2026
Tom Prescott
Term Expires July 2026
When Can You Attend a Meeting?
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Location: 2nd Floor Public Safety Conference Room, 2395 Twelve Mile Road
Meeting Time:
6pm - 7:30pm
2025 Meeting Dates:
January 8
February 12
March 12
April 9
May 14
June 11
July 9
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
Location:
2nd Floor Public Safety Conference Room, 2395 Twelve Mile Road
All board meetings are open to members of the public to attend.
This is a newly created group based on the former Citizens Engagement Advisory Committee and Technology Advisory Committee. Agendas and minutes for 2025 meetings will be available here soon.
Click here to view past CEAC meeting agendas and minutes.
Questions or comments for the committee can be directed to Director of Communications Caitlin Flora, at communications@berkleymi.gov or 248-658-3333.
Meeting Agendas
& Minutes
Below you will find agendas and minutes for the former CEAC group. 2025 agendas and minutes for this new group will be available here soon. If you are looking for an agenda or minutes from a specific meeting not listed below, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 248.658.3310.
All meetings are open to the public, but are not recorded or televised live on WBRK
2023
2022
2021
January 19
February 3
July 14
August 4
December 15