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Commission votes to revisit bylaws after dispute over alternates speaking in meetings

2624982 · January 9, 2025
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Summary

After debate over whether alternate commissioners may participate in discussion and closed session, San Benito LAFCO voted 3-2 to place a bylaw review on a future agenda and requested legal clarification on alternate participation rules.

The San Benito Local Agency Formation Commission voted 3-2 to place a review of the commission bylaw language on a future agenda after members disputed whether alternate commissioners may speak during meetings and in closed session.

The issue surfaced during public comment, when an alternate commissioner spoke from the dais.…

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