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Board debates stricter timelines for filing and responding to motions
Summary
Chair proposed requiring written motions served to all parties, a five‑business‑day response window and a 10‑business‑day board action window; members raised questions about wording ('may' vs 'must') and whether the new schedule shortens existing timelines. The rule was deferred for clearer drafting.
Chair Jean Ryan proposed narrowing the procedural timeline for motions: require written motions served on all parties, responses within five business days, and a board decision 'may' occur within 10 business days. The goal, he said, was to prevent motions from lingering without board action.
"We change the written response with the board within 5 business days of the date of the motion that was filed... and the board may rule on it within 10 business days after filing," Chair Ryan said in explanation. Members questioned whether that drafting unintentionally shortens existing opportunities for response and whether changing 'may' to 'must' would require the board to convene additional meetings or create scheduling burdens. Miss Harris said fixed deadlines could undermine the board’s ability to address last‑minute developments. The group agreed the provision needs clearer wording and will be reworked in the next draft.
