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Committee debates allowing Monroe County advisory seats on Bloomington boards and commissions
Summary
The Committee on Council Processes reviewed staff research and liaison responses about whether certain Bloomington boards should permit nonvoting advisory seats for Monroe County residents, with divided views from commissions and a plan to consult directly before proposing code changes.
The Committee on Council Processes on Monday reviewed staff research and public-liaison feedback about residency requirements for service on Bloomington City boards and commissions and debated whether some seats could be opened to Monroe County residents as nonvoting advisers.
Chair opened the discussion by presenting a research summary compiled with council staff and deputy clerk Crossley, noting which boards do not control city funds or are not explicitly limited by state code. Council staff reported mixed responses from commission liaisons: "the general consensus from this feedback related to adding in the county advisory seats is no, but maybe," staff said, and…
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