Townsend commission hears reminder on ex‑parte communications and disclosure expectations
The commission read and discussed guidance on ex‑parte communications, advising members to disclose off‑record contacts about matters before the commission at the next public meeting to preserve fairness and the public record.
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Colby read a guidance statement explaining ex‑parte communications and why they matter: off‑record contacts about pending applications should generally be avoided and, if they occur, disclosed on the public record. "If a member receives an ex parte communication related to a matter before the scheduled meeting, the general expectation is disclosure on the public record," Colby said while summarizing best practices for the commission.
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