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Conyers town‑hall policy on ex parte communications debated and tabled to May 6
Summary
City attorney presented a draft town‑hall policy that would limit council quorum attendance at informal events and offer rules for handling ex parte communications about quasi‑judicial matters; councilmembers raised concerns about limiting routine constituent conversations and tabled the item to 2026‑05‑06 for further edits.
City attorney Carrie presented a draft town‑hall policy intended to provide a transparent framework for informal public meetings and to reduce the risk of ex parte communications influencing quasi‑judicial decisions.
Carrie explained the policy is designed to be proactive, not reactive, and that it would give guidance on how to proceed if a council member realizes they’ve engaged in an ex parte communication — for example, when an individual…
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