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Citizens Appeal Board votes to ask city manager to stagger terms and to formalize member training
Summary
The Grand Rapids City Citizens Appeal Board voted to send a letter to the city manager recommending staggered terms for board members and moved to meet notice requirements for a proposed bylaw establishing required training for new members.
The Citizens Appeal Board for Grand Rapids City voted on two bylaws-related items Tuesday, approving a letter to the city manager recommending staggered terms for board members and taking steps to formally notify the public about a proposed bylaw that would establish routine training for new and existing members.
Board members said the staggered-term proposal is intended to prevent a complete turnover of the board on a single date and preserve institutional knowledge. The board voted to provide the letter to the city manager and to consult with internal staff about next steps.
The board also reviewed proposed language to add a training requirement to bylaw 2.1. The proposed text reads, “New board members upon appointment shall receive training in…
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