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Council debates converting non‑statutory boards to task‑focused ad hoc groups; workshop requested
Summary
Councilmembers Herrera and Nadine presented subcommittee recommendations to convert certain non‑statutory advisory boards to time‑limited, task‑focused ad hoc groups tied to an annual steering process. Council discussed benefits for volunteer recruitment and staff workload but raised concerns about losing a volunteer pipeline and clear liaison roles; members asked for a dedicated workshop to refine the approach.
Councilmembers Michael Herrera and Andrew Nadine presented recommendations from a subcommittee review of Leander’s boards and commissions, proposing conversion of non‑statutory advisory boards into task‑focused ad hoc groups that would be tied to a year‑ahead steering and budget planning process.
The presenters argued the ad hoc approach would create defined beginnings and…
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