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Council narrows and standardizes advisory-body rules in 3–2 vote after months of debate
Summary
The council approved a standardized enabling resolution for town advisory bodies — keeping the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission at seven voting members plus two appointed liaisons and directing seven-member composition for other affected commissions — after intense debate over commission sizes and recruitment (vote: 3–2).
After extended debate and public comment, the Los Gatos Town Council on Oct. 7 adopted changes to the town’s enabling resolutions for advisory bodies.
Staff presented a standardized resolution intended to bring uniformity to commission rules — covering composition, terms, quorum, staff liaison responsibilities and how youth commissioners participate. The proposal grew from a policy-committee review that aimed to codify consistent operating provisions while preserving commission-specific exhibits.
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