Ad hoc or standing? Committee members debate structure and rules
Members debated whether the cannabis revenue review group should remain an ad hoc committee (issue-limited) or be created as a standing committee; concerns centered on county rules, when standing committees are formed, and whether the draft policy changes rule-making thresholds.
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Several members questioned whether the group should be an ad hoc panel or a standing committee, noting that standing committees are typically created at board reorganization while ad hoc committees address a single issue and dissolve after a recommendation. One member summarized the distinction: "An ad hoc committee is designed to just tackle 1 problem and then be dissolved," emphasizing that an ongoing workload might favor a standing committee.
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