Staff reviews boards-and-commissions roles, emphasizes advisory limits
City staff reviewed the boards-and-commissions handbook, reminding the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that it is advisory to council and cannot direct staff; an updated handbook revision will be re-sent to board members.
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City staff opened the meeting with an orientation on the role and limits of advisory boards. "Boards are established for reviewing information and making recommendations to city council on city policy issues," a staff liaison told the board, noting that advisory boards do not have decision-making power and should represent the overall public interest.
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