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Trenton council approves ordinance defining council liaisons’ duties after debate over quasi‑judicial boards
Summary
The Trenton City Council approved an ordinance clarifying the duties of council liaisons to boards and commissions and debated whether additional language should bar liaisons from speaking at autonomous, quasi‑judicial boards such as planning and zoning.
The Trenton City Council approved an ordinance clarifying duties and limits for council liaisons to city boards and commissions, after a discussion about whether additional language was needed to bar liaisons from speaking at certain autonomous, quasi‑judicial bodies.
The ordinance (No. 25‑005) defines liaison duties and responsibilities and was advanced by council action during the meeting; councilors debated adding a clause that would explicitly prohibit liaisons from speaking at boards the administration and counsel described as quasi‑judicial.
Council Vice President Edwards proposed an amendment to the draft ordinance to emphasize that liaisons are not voting members and should not speak at meetings of certain…
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