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Councilors weigh requiring two sponsors for resolutions to prevent last‑minute filings
Summary
Members discussed reinstating or requiring a second sponsor on resolutions to prevent late submissions and limit rolling quorums; the clerk recommended circulating proposed resolutions through the clerk's office to manage scheduling and avoid open-meeting issues.
Committee members discussed requiring two sponsors for resolutions so the clerk's office would be able to vet and docket items earlier, reducing the risk of last-minute filings and "rolling quorums" under the Open Meetings Act. One councilor recalled a prior change and asked whether reintroducing a two‑sponsor rule might curb political maneuvering and streamline the clerk's workflow.
The clerk noted that circulating resolutions through the clerk can avoid open‑meetings pitfalls and ease administrative scheduling; members agreed the council could adopt a requirement if it chose, but also noted the rule could be rescinded by a future council and would not override the charter or state law.
