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Edmonds council debates written rules for amendments, community presentations and attorney access
Summary
Councilmembers debated proposed changes to Edmonds' rules of procedure, including a guideline to circulate amendment language in advance, a limited process for community presentations, and clearer guidance on contacting the city attorney and recording abstentions.
Edmonds councilmembers reviewed a package of proposed changes to the council's rules of procedure at their Oct. 21 Committee of the Whole, focusing on three contested areas: advance notice for council amendments, a new community-presentation policy, and guidance on contacting the city attorney and on abstentions.
Advance notice for amendments: Vivian proposed language encouraging members to circulate proposed amendments by e-mail before a meeting so colleagues and staff have time to vet the proposal. Some councilmembers said advance circulation is a best practice that reduces meeting-time surprises; others…
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