Commission to align remote-meeting allowance with council; exceptions debated
Staff proposed matching council policy that allows three remote meetings per year for commissioners; members debated whether exceptions should require mayoral approval and discussed accessibility and accountability concerns. Staff will return final language when the redline is presented to council.
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Staff proposed that the planning commission adopt the council's remote-meeting allowance — three virtual meetings per year — with any additional remote meetings requiring mayoral approval. Commissioners debated pros and cons: some argued consistency with council would prevent criticism about absences, while others said requiring mayor approval for exceptions could be burdensome and that flexibility improves accessibility for members with childcare or health constraints.
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