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Staff proposes formal 'approve agenda' step at start of Deschutes County meetings to increase transparency
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners · April 20, 2026
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Summary
County staff proposed that the board adopt the day’s agenda at the start of meetings so late items added after publication are recorded and accepted by majority vote; commissioners expressed support and asked staff to prepare a formal procedure for future meetings.
A county staff member proposed that the board adopt a formal agenda‑approval step at the start of meetings to improve transparency for items added after the agenda is published. The suggested practice would have the board acknowledge and vote to add substantive late items at the beginning of a meeting rather…
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