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Rules Committee refers omnibus amendment to council for further review
Summary
Akron's Rules Committee reviewed a broad package of proposed amendments to council procedure (resolution 373-2023) including logo use, virtual-meeting rules and gender-neutral language; members asked for clarifications and the committee voted 5-0 to refer the item and prepare a substitute for the evening meeting.
The Rules Committee of Akron City Council reviewed an omnibus resolution to amend council rules and voted to refer the item while staff prepares a substitute for consideration at the evening meeting.
President Somerville introduced the package as an update ahead of 2026, saying it includes new rules on official use of the Akron City Council logo, revisions to standing committee procedures, rules for virtual meetings and removal of gendered pronouns from the code. "As we begin to approach 2026, we did want to submit some…
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