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Portland Historic Preservation Board tables new procedural rules after members seek clarifications
Summary
The Portland Historic Preservation Board reviewed proposed procedural rules that would codify a "Robert's Rules light" approach, clarify agendas, disclosure and ex parte guidance, and public-comment procedures. Board members requested edits and voted to table the item for staff revision.
The Portland Historic Preservation Board on May 7 reviewed proposed procedural rules meant to codify how the board runs meetings and to supplement the land‑use code, but members asked for edits and voted to table the proposal so staff can revise it.
Board staff said the draft borrows from the planning board and the council, formally incorporates a simplified version of Robert's Rules of Order, clarifies agenda setting and officer elections, and adds procedures for disclosures, ex parte contacts, and how the chair may manage public comment. Associate corporation counsel Amy McNally…
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