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PLDRC debates bylaws: members weigh changes to attendance rules, public notice and compensation
Summary
At its Sept. 18 meeting, the PLDRC spent substantial time discussing proposed bylaw changes including how absences should be counted, whether the commission can excuse absences for good cause, options for online public notice vs. newspaper publication, and member compensation; counsel agreed to draft language for the commission’s review.
A significant portion of the Sept. 18, 2025 PLDRC meeting was devoted to discussing bylaws, membership vacancy rules and operational procedures. Commissioners asked staff and county counsel for draft language to address a set of recurring governance issues: how absences are counted, whether the PLDRC should be able to excuse absences for ‘good cause’ before a member is automatically removed, how the counting period should be measured (calendar year vs. appointment year), and whether public notices can be moved online rather than relying solely on newspaper publication.
Key points: - Attendance rules: The bylaws currently provide that missing more than two meetings (the committee referenced three strikes in a year) can result in automatic removal and require reappointment by County Council. Commissioners proposed adding an…
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