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Agenda Title:

Discussion of a Resolution amending the Council Rules of Procedure (Item sponsored by Councilmember At-Large Jared Fears).
Executive Summary:

If approved, these changes would clarify the order of business and operating norms for both a Regular Meeting and a Study Session. 
Previous Activity:

On August 21st, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 6953, which amended the City Council Rules of Procedure by requiring action items sponsored by a member of the City Council to first be presented at a Council Study Session. This item also allowed for public comment at Study Sessions, though comments are limited to those items sponsored by a Councilmember. 
Background:

On August 21st, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 6953, which amended the City Council Rules of Procedure by requiring action items sponsored by a member of the City Council to first be presented at a Council Study Session. This item also allowed for public comment at Study Sessions, though comments are limited to those items sponsored by a Councilmember.

 

If approved, this resolution would further clarify the rules governing Study Sessions when items are sponsored by a member of the City Council. 

Department:          City CouncilContact Person:          Jared Fears


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Council Rules of Procedure -Councilmember Fears Redline VersionBackup Material