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Commission to redline rules of procedure; members propose renaming to 'bylaws' and higher amendment threshold
Summary
Director Callaway put forward updates to the Parks Commission rules of procedure to reflect posting, attendance and amendment practices; commissioners suggested renaming the document 'bylaws', incorporating city code by reference and requiring a two‑thirds vote for amendments.
The commission discussed proposed updates to its rules of procedure, which Director Callaway said have not been substantially updated since 2010.
Callaway described staff recommendations to align language with city council direction, to recognize that meeting notices now must be posted on the Nevada state meetings website and at City Hall (rather than multiple physical locations), and to record attendance rules that permit participation by Zoom or telephone and require 50% attendance over a 12‑month period.
Commissioners suggested several substantive edits: one member proposed renaming the document to 'bylaws' for consistency with the city code and recommended incorporating certain city code provisions by reference to avoid duplication; another recommended that amendments to bylaws require a two‑thirds vote and still follow a two‑meeting notice and discussion process. Callaway said staff will produce a red‑lined draft reflecting commission input for consideration at the next meeting.
No vote was taken on bylaws revisions at the March 23 meeting; staff will return a red line for further discussion and potential adoption.
