Council reviews draft handbook for boards and commissions, asks for concise "quick start" version

Sep 16, 2026

After reviewing a 109-page draft handbook for boards and commissions, council members suggested a shorter quick-start guide and asked staff to circulate the draft to boards for feedback before finalizing.

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Chief Schmitz told council he prepared a 109-page handbook for boards and commissions to address recent turnover and asked for council feedback. Council members agreed the document was valuable but too long for new volunteers and recommended a condensed quick-start guide or cliff notes for appointees.

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