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Los Gatos staff give council quick refresher on Rosenberg27s Rules to speed meetings and clarify public comment
Summary
Staff provided a 10-minute training on Rosenberg's Rules of Order covering motions, amendments, debate limits, and public-comment management; council asked clarifying questions about quorum, objecting to consideration and discretionary time limits for public comment.
Town staff presented a concise review of Rosenberg's Rules of Order and how the rules interact with state law and the town's meeting policies. The training emphasized key points for running efficient public meetings: recognize speakers before they speak, place a motion before substantive debate, use amendments or substitute motions to refine proposals, and apply time limits or debate-limiting motions when…
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