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Astoria City Council adopts volunteer boards and commissions handbook
Summary
The Astoria City Council on Feb. 3 adopted a handbook outlining roles, conduct and public meetings requirements for city volunteer boards and commissions; council also approved the consent calendar and directed staff to draft a letter supporting changes to the transient lodging tax.
The Astoria City Council on Feb. 3 adopted a volunteer boards and commissions handbook that lays out expectations for volunteers, including adherence to Oregon public meetings law and guidance on ex parte contacts and bias.
City Manager Spence introduced the handbook as a resource for volunteers and staff, telling council, "This is a foundational document that I think council agree would be helpful for any volunteers accepting a position on 1 of the various city boards or commissions." Councilors approved the handbook by motion after brief discussion.
Why it matters: the handbook is intended to standardize conduct and procedural expectations for people serving on the city's seven boards and commissions. Councilors framed the handbook as especially useful for new members and as a measure to reduce legal and ethical risks associated with public board service.
The council reviewed the handbook during its recent retreat…
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