Board tables bylaw change on nonvoting appointments pending corporate counsel clarification

The chair introduced a letter from corporate counsel asking two questions: whether a person may be appointed to the Dunn County Fair Board as a nonvoting member and whether the fair board may enter closed session to deliberate about such an appointment. Several board members said the person named in the counsel letter had not attended recent meetings and that they wanted counsel's presence to explain the legal opinion.

Board discussion centered on who makes appointments and whether the board can recommend nonvoting members. A long exchange addressed a bylaw provision limiting family members to a single vote when multiple family members serve; some members objected to language that would exclude an individual because of family relationship. One board member said the appointment comes from the county board chairman after a recommendation process; others said the fair board can recommend members but cannot appoint directly.

A motion to table consideration until corporate counsel (Jim/Matt) could be consulted was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. No bylaw amendments were adopted at this meeting.