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Remote attendance and trustee 'privilege' remain open issues; board to seek NHMA guidance
Summary
Trustees kept draft language allowing a trustee to invoke 'trustee's privilege' (to say they are insufficiently informed) but agreed it should not indefinitely delay votes; the board will consult the New Hampshire Municipal Association about remote-attendance rules and trustee absences.
Trustees discussed 'trustee's privilege,' agreeing that a trustee who feels insufficiently informed may raise that concern but the board retains discretion to proceed with a vote when appropriate. Chair and trustees emphasized the privilege should not be used to indefinitely delay action; the draft will state the board may discuss available information and decide whether to proceed or delay a vote.
Remote attendance rules were incomplete in the draft. Trustee (Speaker 1) said she will "call the New Hampshire Municipal Association" for guidance on remote participation and on procedures when trustees stop attending meetings. The board agreed to seek NHMA guidance and return with clarified language for virtual attendance and for handling prolonged trustee absence.
