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Tigard‑Tualatin board adopts two‑year limit for chair after second‑read debate
Summary
After a second read of board policy BCB, the Tigard‑Tualatin Board approved language limiting service as board chair to two consecutive years; board members debated whether a longer (four‑year) term should be allowed but voted for two years.
Director Reed brought board policy BCB back for a second read and presented language limiting consecutive service as board chair.
Board members discussed whether the policy should limit a chair to two or four years. One member noted the law allows four years but said the board could adopt a shorter practice; others said a two‑year term has worked well. After discussion a motion to adopt the revision—stating "no member of the board may serve as chair for more than two years in succession"—was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
The policy revision sets a consistent two‑year consecutive limit going forward. Board members did not change other officer duties during the vote. The motion was recorded and carried during the action items portion of the meeting.
The board did not attach an implementation timeline beyond adopting the policy change; any future changes would require another board action.
