Imperial County Veterans Advisory Council votes to go dark in November and December; bylaws review tabled until January

The Imperial County Veterans Advisory Council voted to cancel its regular meetings for November and December and tabled a review of its bylaws until January, council members said at their meeting.

Council members discussed options for November and December meeting dates, noting that Veterans Day week and Thanksgiving week limit member availability. A motion to go dark in November and December was made, seconded by Frank Pacheco and approved by voice vote.

Council members also decided to postpone the bylaws review until January, reasoning that several council representatives would be absent during the end-of-year period. A staff member said council representatives could send questions or comments to the office during the dark months; the staff member indicated they would be working through November and December and could hold submitted items for the January meeting.

The scheduling change follows earlier remarks that the outgoing chair had previously not scheduled meetings in November and December. Members discussed the possibility of meeting on second Thursdays but noted the second week in November is a short week and the fourth week conflicts with Thanksgiving. The decision was made by motion and voice vote; roll-call counts were not specified in the meeting record.

The council did not take any additional formal actions on the bylaws at the meeting. The body indicated it will resume regular meetings and take up the bylaws review in January.