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Task Force debates attendance rules and officer roles; two nominees presented for membership
Summary
Members discussed bylaws changes to attendance thresholds, excused/unexcused absences and removal procedures (recommendation to city council), and heard two membership nominations; no removal votes or final bylaw votes were recorded.
The task force discussed proposed amendments to its bylaws that would clarify attendance expectations, removal procedures and officer roles, and presented two nominees for membership.
Members debated an attendance threshold (the draft sets 75 percent attendance) and whether the policy should distinguish excused from unexcused absences and allow flexibility for members with competing obligations. A task force member described the need for a process that permits the task force to vote to recommend removal in cases of nonparticipation while reserving discretion for excused absences. The group clarified that any removal would require confirmation by the city council rather than unilateral removal by the task force.
Other proposed bylaw changes discussed included reducing officer positions to chair, vice chair and secretary (removing the assistant secretary position) and establishing criteria for meeting frequency (quarterly as the baseline with subcommittee meetings between full meetings).
Two individuals were presented as nominations for membership: Dr. Priti Pickett Jr. and Shontay Southwood. The transcript records the presentations and resumes being noted; the record does not show a motion and vote to confirm those nominations during this session.
The discussion was framed as bylaws refinement and candidate presentation; the task force did not adopt bylaw changes or complete member confirmations at this meeting.
