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Council adopts code of conduct for public meetings after debate over public access and decorum
Summary
Council unanimously adopted a new code of conduct to govern council and advisory-group meetings, addressing decorum for officials, staff and the public along with enforcement procedures and removal authority.
After extended discussion the Carpinteria City Council on March 10 adopted Resolution No. 6370 establishing a code of conduct for council meetings and council advisory groups. The new rules clarify expectations for elected officials, staff and the public and spell out enforcement steps for disruptive behavior.
City staff presented the code as a measure to encourage civility, clarify Rosenberg’s Rules usage and provide a set of predictable steps for handling…
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