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Members flag delayed appointments and worry quorum could stall work
Summary
Committee members raised repeated concerns that council and executive delays in filling vacancies risk undermining the committee's work; staff said a quorum of five is sufficient to convene and that several nominations are pending.
Several committee members criticized the pace of appointments to the advisory committee, noting the council established the body in 2024 but some nominees were not brought forward until late 2025 and 2026. One committee member said, "county executive and 2 councilmen have had 2 years to appoint those people and have not felt that to be an urgent, priority," expressing concern the committee could be hampered if more members are not seated.
Staff responded that the first nominations arrived in November 2025 and additional nominees followed in January and March 2026; a staff member said legal guidance indicated a quorum (five members) is sufficient to convene and begin work despite unfilled seats. Members asked staff to publicize vacancies in districts without representation so residents can consider volunteering.
