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Moreno Valley council adopts policy on excused absences for council members, sets 1‑hour notice standard
Summary
After debate and public comment, the City Council adopted a policy defining excused absences for council members and requiring at least one hours notice to the city clerk when possible; the measure passed 4–1.
The Moreno Valley City Council voted Feb. 18 to adopt a formal policy outlining when elected members may be excused from council meetings and to require, when practicable, at least one hours advance notice to the city clerk.
The resolution, adopted 4–1, establishes four categories of excused absences: illness; caregiving for a household member; attendance at an official city event; and other reasons granted by a two‑thirds vote of the council. Councilmembers must notify the city clerk in writing — by email or text — at least one hour before a meeting unless prevented by illness or technical problems. The policy will be added to the councils rules of procedure and…
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