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Council discusses extended absence of Councilor Bauer; staff to follow up on 60‑day charter provision
Summary
Council members raised concern about Councilor Bauer’s extended absence. Staff noted a 60‑day attendance requirement in the charter and the council asked staff to contact Bauer and report back before the next meeting.
Council members raised the issue of Councilor Bauer’s absence during the May 19 meeting and asked staff to follow up under the city charter provisions that reference a 60‑day attendance requirement.
Councilor Samuels asked what options exist for addressing a long absence; staff and the mayor noted the charter contains a 60‑day requirement but that the rules do not explicitly address excused versus unexcused absence. The mayor said he had communicated with Councilor Bauer and would continue outreach.
“I have communicated a little bit, with Councilor Bauer and I don't know the outcome. I'll leave it at that,” the mayor said. Council directed staff to look into the charter and rules and to report back; the council expressed a hope for resolution before the next meeting.
