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Portland governance committee debates clarity, discretion for council consent agenda
Summary
The governance committee discussed a proposed resolution that would set criteria for placing items on the Portland City Council consent agenda, drawing public comment and proposals to revise the draft before returning it to committee.
The governance committee of the Portland City Council debated a proposed resolution on how items are designated to the council’s consent agenda during its Oct. 20 meeting, with members expressing support for clearer rules but disagreement about how much discretion the council president should retain.
The proposal—introduced by the council president—would set decision-making criteria for items to appear on the consent agenda, including routine administrative items, appointments vetted in committee, and items unanimously approved in committee. Council President said the measure is a guide and retains the council president’s discretion to place items on consent in unusual cases, and she asked that committee chairs…
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