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Council removes district residency rule for commissions, approves handbook changes and dozens of appointments
Summary
The Lompoc City Council voted to remove district‑residency limits for most commission appointments, approved a set of handbook changes governing how city advisory bodies operate, and confirmed multiple appointments—while reserving some seat confirmations until ordinance provisions take effect.
The Lompoc City Council voted to remove a rule requiring commission members to live in the appointing council member’s election district and approved a package of changes to the city’s handbook for commissions, committees and boards. The council then confirmed a slate of appointments to multiple advisory bodies.
City Attorney (name not specified) said the change would restore the pre‑December 2020 practice allowing council members to appoint city residents from any part of Lompoc to most commissions. The council discussed which commissions require ordinance changes (Beautification and Parks & Recreation, Planning and Utility commissions) versus those that can be revised by resolution or handbook update. The attorney told council the housing of some commissions in the handbook means some changes take effect immediately while others require a six‑week ordinance process.
Council unanimously approved the removal of the district residency requirement. Council members said the change aims to expand the pool of volunteers and make it…
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