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Commission debates bylaw delaying public hearings until 6:30 p.m.; one commissioner proposes 6:00 p.m. start
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a bylaw that prevents public hearings before 6:30 p.m.; one commissioner suggested removing that caveat and starting meetings at 6:00 p.m. to improve agenda flow and attendance.
The chair reminded the commission that bylaws prohibit holding a public hearing before 6:30 p.m. and said the commission would recess until that time. One commissioner said he would propose removing the caveat and starting meetings at 6:00 p.m. going forward so public hearings align with the meeting flow.
Staff provided data on past public hearings and the number of attendees, and the chair said the issue could be considered during January restructuring and discussed with the Board of Supervisors as needed. The commission recessed to comply with the current bylaw and resumed at 6:30 p.m.
