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Board approves bylaw edits to permit alternate meeting locations
Summary
Directors approved edits to bylaws (sections 5.2 and 5.3) allowing meetings at alternative locations (discussion mentioned 150 East Crosstown Parkway) instead of being limited to City Hall.
The Civil Rights Board voted to accept updates to its bylaws (sections 5.2 and 5.3) to permit meetings at alternative locations in addition to City Hall. The board discussed a proposed alternate location at 150 East Crosstown Parkway and agreed to language changes to allow use of other sites as needed.
Director DeBoer moved to accept the updated bylaws and the motion passed by voice vote. Board members said the revision preserves flexibility if City Hall is unavailable; staff clarified that any specific special or emergency location would still follow public notice requirements.
Why it matters: the change gives the board flexibility to continue meetings if City Hall is unavailable and helps ensure continuity of public-facing operations. The board approved revised language and will file the edits for incorporation in bylaws.
