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Commission reviews ex‑officio voting rules and quorum procedures
Summary
Commissioner Anthony Lawson raised questions about ex‑officio members and quorums; City Attorney Robert Muth said the bylaws allow the Mayor to appoint an ex‑officio who may vote only if needed to make a quorum.
Commissioner Anthony Lawson initiated a discussion about the role of ex‑officio members, quorum rules and alternates. City Attorney Robert Muth advised commissioners that the bylaws allow the Mayor to appoint an ex‑officio to serve and that an ex‑officio may vote only if needed to make a quorum.
Planner Mandy Hertel and commissioners thanked staff for CUP work and noted ongoing problems with city email systems. No formal bylaw change or council direction was proposed at the meeting; the exchange was framed as clarification of existing practice.
