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Legal counsel and city attorney review Robert’s Rules, open‑meeting and ethics expectations with San Antonio board
Summary
Board counsel Eric Burns and city attorney presenter Orozco reviewed Robert’s Rules, open‑meetings law, public‑records cautions and member responsibilities; counsel emphasized fairness in debate and procedural mechanics for motions.
Legal counsel Eric Burns and a city attorney identified as Orozco gave the Building Standards Board a detailed briefing on meeting procedure, decorum and ethics during the May 15 session.
Burns framed Robert’s Rules as a guiding tool and explained how motions, seconds, debate and votes operate in practice. "The president announces the results and ... a member can change a vote up until the president announces the outcome," Burns said, emphasizing the chair’s role in…
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