Change Planning Commission rules for member terms and meeting quorum
In Plain English
Planning commissioners currently must leave office on set dates even if replacements haven't been found. The new rules let commissioners stay until successors are appointed. Meetings can proceed with 3 members instead of requiring a majority of all 7 positions.
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Votes
Give first reading to the ordinance
7 to 2
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