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Commission tightens language on member requests to staff; narrows exception to formal investigations
Summary
The commission revised charter language to clarify that council members should work through the city manager for record requests and staff work, except for investigations "as defined by Section 3.19," and tasked two members to redraft related agenda/access language for clarity.
The commission revised proposed language in Section 3.09(c) to reduce ambiguity about individual members directing staff. Commissioners were concerned that a loosely worded exception would allow members to bypass the city manager and compel staff to perform ad hoc analysis. After debate, the commission removed…
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