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Commission seeks draft rules, term limits and clearer public-comment procedures
Summary
The commission discussed drafting formal rules of procedure for meetings at the Village Board's direction; commissioners proposed term limits for officers, that a commission member serve as secretary, limits on remote participation, and reaffirming civility and the three-minute public-comment clock.
The chair said the Village Board has asked staff to prepare rules and procedures for the Planning Commission to ensure consistent handling of hearings, motions and public participation. Director Nyden (speaker 8) described how written rules would provide transparency and consistent practice for both commissioners and petitioners.
Several commissioners proposed specific changes to the Highland Park template being used as a starting point: term limits for officers; having the commission appoint a commission-member secretary (rather than a staff member) while keeping minutes as a staff responsibility; allowing limited electronic participation (suggested one to two times per year); and reaffirming the three-minute public-comment clock along with civility requirements. Commissioners agreed staff and counsel will prepare a Skokie-specific draft and return it at a later meeting for review.
