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PTC clarifies liaison role to City Council: speak for commission record, be available for questions
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed expectations for the PTC liaison to City Council: be present for council hearings when feasible, review council staff reports for accuracy, and provide concise context or 'color' on commission discussion and split votes.
Commissioners and staff used part of the retreat to clarify the PTC liaison’s role at City Council hearings. The group said the liaison should act as a conduit—explaining the commission’s recommendation, summarizing relevant discussion that the staff report may not have space to capture, and answering council questions when requested.
Multiple commissioners said the liaison’s job is not to advocate personally but to…
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