Committee rules: membership, quorum and term length explained

Feb 10, 2026

City staff told committee members there are 19 seats, a quorum of nine is required, and initial appointments last two years; vacancies are filled by council and three unexcused absences can trigger removal (date not specified).

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A staff member reviewed the committee's governing rules adopted by council and walked members through membership, quorum and term requirements. "There are 19 members. A quorum will be 9," the staff member said, and added that the ordinance requires a majority (nine) for decisions.

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