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Council adopts updated rules of order after months-long review; critics warn of reduced opportunity for public comment
Summary
The council adopted resolution 3377 updating its rules of order; the change was presented by city attorney and approved by council vote, but public commenters and at least one speaker warned that removal of a provision allowing public comment during consideration of agenda items may reduce citizen input.
The Salisbury City Council adopted resolution 3377 on Feb. 10 to update its regulations and rules of order after staff presented a consolidated, revised version of standing rules.
City Attorney Ashley Plache said the update consolidated previous resolutions and incorporated changes the council discussed at recent meetings. The resolution replaces earlier rules…
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