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Freeport aldermen debate requiring memos when two members place agenda items
Summary
A proposed change to Freeport’s council rules that would require a staff-style memo when two aldermen place items on the agenda drew extended debate and was sent back for further action.
A proposed change to Freeport’s rules of council that would require two aldermen who place items on the agenda to provide a supporting memo drew extended debate at the Committee of the Whole.
The revision under discussion would amend a rules-of-council ordinance (proposed change to Section 220.1029) so that two aldermen could place an item on a city council or committee agenda only if they supplied supporting documentation describing purpose, background, financial considerations and alignment with the strategic plan. “What’s before you tonight is a discussion on Alderman Johnson’s motion, which is to allow for 2 other persons to place an item on the agenda provided that they provide supporting…
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