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Commission plans bylaw changes to allow statements on state legislation
Summary
Members discussed amending the commission’s bylaws so it can issue statements or letters in support of state legislation; commissioners agreed the bylaws must be opened formally, reviewed by corporation counsel and go through public comment before any vote.
At a commission meeting, members discussed formally opening and amending the commission’s bylaws to permit issuing statements or letters in support of state-level legislation and policy.
The change under consideration would let the commission move beyond city-level recommendations and “issue statements or letters for support of state legislation,” Commission member Sharon said, citing New York City’s gender equity commission as a model. Sharon said the committee is still developing language for an amendment but wants the option available.
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