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Commission lacks quorum, urges applicants to fill two vacancies
Summary
Chair Jason McKinney and Director Biggs said the commission does not have a quorum and highlighted two open seats; staff will continue outreach to the mayor and City Council and may consider a virtual meeting if in-person quorum is not achievable.
The Human Relations Commission did not have a quorum during the July staff-update session and could not take formal votes.
Chair Jason McKinney said the commission has two vacancies and encouraged commissioners to recruit candidates to avoid repeating quorum problems. "We still have 2 vacancies on the commission. If you know of anyone who is thinking or willing to serve, I encourage you to push them," McKinney said.
Director Biggs said staff will continue to communicate with the mayor's office and City Council about applicants and will assess quorum the week before scheduled meetings; he also said if an in-person meeting cannot reach quorum staff would consider a virtual option. "If we aren't a quorum for in person, we could potentially do a virtual meeting," Biggs said.
Why it matters: repeated quorum shortfalls prevent the commission from voting on routine business and policy recommendations; filling vacancies and considering virtual meeting options are immediate procedural steps.
Next steps: staff will continue outreach on applications and confirm quorum ahead of the next scheduled meeting in July.
