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Commission agrees to pursue updates to abatement-appeal procedures; Vice President Tam to lead draft
Summary
The commission reviewed procedural rules for abatement appeals adopted in 1995, agreed they need updating to improve clarity and predictability, and directed Vice President Tam to gather feedback and present a draft at a future meeting; no formal rule change was adopted.
The commission discussed revisions to the procedural rules that govern abatement appeals and directed Vice President Tam to lead drafting of proposed updates for future board consideration.
City Attorney Zach told commissioners the board's temporary rules were adopted in 1995 and said they may no longer reflect current practice or governing law. “These rules were adopted in 1995,” he said, adding that updates should ensure the rules comport with governing code sections, provide consistency and predictability, and promote efficiency and cost savings for the public.
Zach walked commissioners through the existing document, noting several…
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