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Commissioners adopt change to rules of order after debate over "motion to file" and bring‑back practice
Summary
The board voted to amend Chapter 101 (rules of order and procedure) to codify a longstanding practice governing how items may be filed, denied and brought back. The measure prompted prolonged debate about minority rights, transparency and a wider rules review.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 101 (Rules of Order and Procedure) at its Oct. 1 meeting after extended discussion about the commission’s handling of motions to file, denials and the process for bringing items back to the agenda.
Lede: After a detailed floor debate that included concerns about minority rights, the role of the clerk and the board’s institutional practice, commissioners voted to adopt a change to the rules of…
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