Council debates codifying conduct rules vs. keeping guidelines flexible
Council spent substantial time reviewing proposed council rules and a code of conduct, debating whether enforcement should be codified, handled as a resolution, or remain as flexible guidelines; members stressed civility, public-input respect, and consistency with charter and Robert's Rules.
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Council reviewed proposed rules and a code of conduct intended to set standards for member behavior, public input, and meeting procedures. The draft covered respect and civility (including social-media interactions), potential penalties for procedural disruptions, conflict-of-interest disclosures and recusals, and whether the guidance should be a codified rule, a resolution, or a more informal guideline.
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