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Commission seeks clearer vacancy and forfeiture rules; asks staff to draft due-process hearing procedures
Summary
Members reviewed language on vacancies and forfeiture (including removal for unexcused absences, loss of qualifications or felony conviction) and asked staff to draft clearer definitions of "vacancy," rules for excused absences, and hearing procedures to ensure due process if council declares forfeiture.
The commission examined sections 4.06'4.09 on vacancies, forfeiture and removal. Commissioners agreed the charter should more clearly define when an office becomes vacant (death, resignation, failure to maintain qualifications, prolonged absence) and how temporary gaps should be treated in extraordinary circumstances such as hurricane displacement or COVID-era remote…
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