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Committee adopts simpler absence rule and asks council to consider alternates; two seats to be vacant in December
Summary
Members agreed to a bylaw change draft that moves forfeiture to the fourth absence in 12 months, supported adding an alternate seat, and asked staff to place upcoming vacancies on a council agenda; two seats will be vacant beginning in December.
The Burnt Star Isles Canal Advisory Committee on Sept. 9 reached consensus on proposed bylaw language to handle absences and signaled support for an alternate-member position while requesting council action to formalize changes.
Alexander Friend, the board recorder, explained three options provided in the packet: two more formal processes to distinguish excused and unexcused absences and a simpler option…
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