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Councilman Guttenberg outlines new bylaws, code of civility and training for boards
Summary
Councilman Guttenberg reported that the Town Council adopted bylaws for boards and commissions, a code of civility, and expanded training that the council and staff say will help streamline and clarify procedures for citizen board members.
Councilman Guttenberg briefed the Planning Commission on recently adopted bylaws for town boards and commissions, describing them as a plain-English complement to existing rules of procedure and a helpful orientation tool for new members. "This pairs nicely with the rule of procedures," Guttenberg said, adding that the council has also adopted a code of civility and training for boards.
Guttenberg said the bylaws do not replace existing procedural rules but provide clarity and utility for commissioners and new volunteers, and he encouraged commissioners to consult the town manager's staff report for more context. The report was informational; no formal action was proposed by the commission at the meeting.
