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Board debates stricter attendance rules after chronic remote participation affects quorums
Summary
Members of Community Board 11 raised repeated concerns about chronic remote attendance and late notices undermining quorums. Suggestions included publishing attendance records, staff follow‑up with chronically absent members and a potential bylaw change to define excused vs. unexcused absences.
Leadership committee members spent significant time discussing attendance problems that have affected quorums and committee work.
Several members said chronic remote participation and last‑minute text excuses leave committees unable to act, and proposed operational remedies including publishing attendance sheets on the website, staff…
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