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City attorney briefs commission on open-meeting and conflict rules; urges written opinions for recusal
Summary
Curt Christiansen delivered a training advising commissioners on Arizona open-meeting requirements, quorum rules, and a narrow definition of conflict of interest that permits abstention only when a substantial pecuniary or proprietary interest exists.
Curt Christiansen of the city attorney's office delivered a commissioner training at the March 10 meeting focused on open-meeting law and conflict-of-interest rules, telling commissioners to err on the side of openness and to seek written opinions when uncertainty arises.
Christiansen explained the hierarchy of law and the commission's four primary duties: landmark designation, district designation, economic…
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