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Commission votes to include verbatim auditor Q&A in minutes
Summary
A commissioner asked that his exchange with the auditor be recorded verbatim in the minutes so the public can see exact questions and answers. After debate about precedent the commission voted to amend the July 27 minutes to include the Q&A.
During roll-call and minutes review, a commissioner requested that his discussion with the city auditor be inserted verbatim into the minutes so the public would have a clear record of what was asked and how the auditor responded. The request prompted debate: some commissioners noted that verbatim discussion is not the usual practice and cautioned against setting a new precedent, while others argued the public's interest in clarity about city finances justified the change.
A motion to amend the minutes to include the commissioner's questions to Commissioner Cochran and the auditor's responses in verbatim form was made, seconded and put to a roll-call vote. The clerk recorded the motion as passing and the mayor said the minutes would be amended as voted.
Commissioners also discussed caucus time and the desirability of additional pre-meeting briefing to avoid surprises in public sessions.
