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Committee weighs hard stop for council packet materials and standards for appointment materials
Summary
Committee members debated setting a firm deadline for packet materials (current practice cited as six days for distribution, seven days for filing ordinances/ordinances) and discussed whether elected officials should be able to submit supporting documents and full resumes for appointments; no formal rule change was adopted.
The Rules Review Committee discussed whether to set a firm deadline—variously described as a six‑day packet preparation rule and a seven‑day filing rule for ordinances and resolutions—for materials to be included in the Common Council packet, and whether elected officials should be able to add documents or expert testimony to the packet.
Members reviewed the existing timeline: the committee was told ordinances and resolutions must be filed seven days in advance, while packet materials are prepared on a six‑day…
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