Commissioners urge appeal process, question automatic removal for absences

Sep 3, 2026

Commissioners objected to a proposed attendance rule that could force resignation after three consecutive meetings or five absences in a year and recommended an appeal or review process before removal; the Commission forwarded its concerns to the Governing Body.

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Commissioners spent substantial time discussing a proposed attendance provision that would require resignation if a member missed three consecutive meetings or five meetings within a calendar year. Several commissioners said an automatic removal or resignation rule would be inconsistent with terms for other city boards and commissions and suggested the Governing Body adopt an appeal process or clarify excused versus unexcused absences.

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