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Hutto EDC bylaws proposal to require written notice, limit council access draws oversight pushback
Summary
The Hutto Economic Development Corporation discussed proposed bylaw amendments that would require written notice at least 24 hours before executive‑session attendance and create grounds to exclude council members; council members and some board members raised concerns about practicality and taxpayer oversight.
At the April 3, 2025 joint meeting, the Hutto Economic Development Corporation presented proposed amendments to its bylaws to clarify who may attend EDC executive sessions and how council members should request admission.
The draft bylaw language, as described at the meeting, would require any city council member seeking to attend an EDC executive session to submit a written request at least 24 hours before the meeting. Board members and some councilors said that requirement is impractical because EDC meetings are typically posted 72 hours in advance (for example, posted the Monday before a meeting at 6 p.m.), which could force a written request on a Sunday evening when staff are not available to accept it. Speakers also noted the draft used the term "written,"…
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