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Board advises City Council on proposed bylaws changes to membership and absence policy
Summary
HPAB discussed proposed bylaws amendments to reduce membership from seven to five plus one alternate and to change the absence forfeiture threshold; the board gave unanimous support for the revised absence policy and a majority preference for reducing membership, with one member preferring to retain seven members.
The Punta Gorda Historic Preservation Advisory Board reviewed two proposed amendments to its bylaws and agreed to forward input to City Council ahead of an October 8 council meeting.
Jennifer Faulconer, deputy city clerk, presented the two proposed changes: (1) revise board composition to five regular members and one alternate (a reduction from the current seven members), to be implemented by attrition; and (2) change the absence policy so a member is permitted up to three absences in a 12‑month period and would forfeit appointment upon a fourth absence (appealable to council).
Board members asked clarifying questions about timing, the status of recent alternate…
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