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Commission seeks ordinance change on absences and reappointment transition to protect quorum
Summary
Members asked staff to pursue an ordinance amendment to standardize absence rules and avoid lapses in quorum during transitions and reappointments; staff will refer the proposal to the mayor and council.
Commissioners discussed recurring quorum problems when members’ terms expire during reappointment cycles and recommended that the commission request a change to the commission’s governing language so that absences and transition rules align with other city boards.
Several commissioners said comparable boards in the city or county include language limiting consecutive absences and require removal after a set number of unexcused consecutive absences; the commission asked staff to draft an amendment that would clarify limits on absences and establish a process for transition when reappointments are delayed. Commissioners emphasized the proposal would mirror language used on other city boards and would be forwarded to the mayor and council for consideration.
Staff said the item will be brought forward to mayor and council during the next available cycle; commissioners agreed to request the amendment and to coordinate with the assistant city manager and city clerk on language and timing. No ordinance change was made at the meeting; the action is a referral request to staff and the council.
