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Planning commission reviews updated rules of procedure; commissioners press for regular topic training and clearer staff follow-up
Summary
Staff presented a revised draft of the Planning Commission Rules of Procedure that adds provisions on alternates and liaisons, moves conduct guidance earlier in the rules, and formalizes workshop/pre‑planning expectations; commissioners asked staff for a standing training schedule and clearer follow‑up protocols.
Planning staff presented a marked-up draft of updated Rules of Procedure for the Frederick City Planning Commission that adds provisions for council‑designated alternates and clarifies responsibilities for council liaisons, relocates the conduct-of-members provisions earlier in the document, and formalizes workshop and pre‑hearing (pre‑planning) meeting expectations.
Key changes staff highlighted include: - New language acknowledging the city code allowance for council‑designated alternates and the role and voting limits of alternates and liaisons. - Relocation of conduct guidance (previously in section 6) to an earlier section so conduct expectations appear up front; staff added a direct expectation that "members shall familiarize themselves with the project and properties under consideration ... reviewing all…
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