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Mount Airy council censures member for conduct at planning commission meeting
Summary
The council adopted a resolution of reprimand/censure against Council member Munder for his actions at the July 28 planning commission meeting. The council president read guidance about liaison conduct and said repeated behavior — including following commissioners to their cars — would be publicly called out; Munder apologized.
Council President introduced a resolution of reprimand and censure concerning Council member Munder's conduct at a July 28 planning commission meeting and read town guidance to council liaisons about avoiding creating the appearance of a quorum and respecting commission autonomy.
The president said the council must "support" volunteer commissioners and that repeated incidents — described in the mayor's previously issued guidance — would be publicly addressed. "When at a commission meeting, remember it is the chair's meeting. Please respect his or her authority," the president read.
Council member Munder acknowledged his actions, apologized and called them "passion and stupidity," saying he did not intend to threaten anyone. Several council members expressed support for the planning commission and concern that council conduct could discourage volunteer members.
After discussion the council voted to adopt the resolution of censure by voice vote. The transcript records affirmative votes and no roll-call tally for dissent beyond a general discussion. The president said repeated infractions would prompt further action and that the matter will be public when it occurs.
The resolution is disciplinary and internal to council procedures; council members also reminded each other of an existing policy to log meetings with developers or interested parties.
