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Aurora council advances rule change on member testimony; chair can recommend follow-up including censure
Summary
Council discussed a resolution to clarify rules for council member testimony on legislation and to require members who testify to emphasize they speak for themselves, with committee chair able to recommend remedies including censure; staff will bring the rewrite to the full council for consideration.
A council member brought forward a proposed resolution to amend council rules that would clarify how council members may testify on proposed legislation and to underscore that a council member should make clear when they are expressing personal views rather than the official view of the council.
The sponsor said the change was intended to address inconsistent testimony by council members in outside forums…
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