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Committee asks clerk and solicitor for report on petitions, resident standing and 90‑day rule
Summary
Committee discussed Rule 11 and who may place petitions, and the chair issued four chairman’s orders asking the clerk and city solicitor to report on roles and best practices for residents petitioning the council, how the 90‑day rule has been used historically, and how petitions are placed on agendas.
The Municipal Legislative Operations Committee took up a transmittal about Rule 11 and what processes govern placement of petitions, orders and resolutions on the city council agenda.
City Solicitor and city clerk staff explained the charter requires that citizens have a reasonable opportunity to be heard but…
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