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Committee moves to defer proposed Rule 12 change on proclamations for further discussion
Summary
Committee members debated a proposed amendment to Rule 12 that would reclassify some nonbinding resolutions as proclamations and limit presentation slots; members raised concerns about reduced public visibility for some communities and moved the change for a one‑meeting deferral and re‑referral back to rules.
The committee discussed a proposed amendment to the council’s Rules of Procedure (Rule 12) that would change how nonbinding resolutions, proclamations and presentations are handled. Sponsors said the change is intended to streamline meeting time and better define the difference between proclamations and nonbinding resolutions. One sponsor described the change as a way to reduce the time spent in chamber on ceremonial items so more meeting time is available for…
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