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Bernalillo County SORB votes to meet every other month; two members oppose
Summary
The board voted to change its regular meeting frequency from monthly to every other month, with an option for the chair to call special or additional meetings when needed. The roll-call vote passed with two opposed.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff Oversight Review Board voted to hold regular meetings every other month rather than monthly, while retaining the ability to call special or additional meetings.
Doctor Layden moved that the board meet every other month; the motion received a second. During discussion, members said the change would preserve access for the public while reducing meeting frequency; several members noted the chair could call additional meetings if matters required more frequent attention. Vice Chair Strongman and others emphasized that special meetings could be scheduled if public comment or urgent matters arise.
A roll-call vote was held. The transcript records individual votes: Judge Jewell (nay), Matthew Ray (aye), William Walker (aye), Stuart Stewart (aye), Doctor Layden (aye), David Strong (aye), Michael Wismer (aye), and Elena Giacce (nay); Mr. Clark was absent. The chair declared the ayes had it, with two opposed.
Nut graf: The board’s change to a bimonthly schedule aligns with discussion about balancing member workload and public access; the chair retains discretion to convene additional meetings if needed.
Ending: The board noted procedures for calling special meetings and continued discussion that other procedural items (rules of procedure, subcommittees) would be decided at future meetings.
