Williamson said the committee’s overall goal essentially boils down to shaping a plan to “rebuild confidence in city government and its leadership.”

The full group already met once over the weekend, Williamson said. They will likely meet one more time next month. Otherwise the work will be done in the subcommittees.

Members of the committee said their work is still very much in its infancy.

Richmond School Board Chairman Jeff Bourne is among city officials serving on the committee.

“I’ll help him get up to speed and educated on where we are and what are some of the things the mayor can do short term, medium term and long term to help move the school system forward,” Bourne said.

Chesterfield’s longtime county administrator who retired last summer, James J.L. “Jay” Stegmaier, said he’s still not sure what his role on the committee will be, but that he’s encouraged so many regional leaders are participating.

“It’s hard not to see that as an expression of openness to working with the broader Richmond community,” he said. “I feel like when any individual jurisdiction within the region becomes stronger, then the entire region benefits. So, if this is a way that I can contribute, I’m happy to do it.”