Apply attendance rules to public safety task force members

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In Plain English

The city has a standard rule that removes members from boards and committees after 3 unexcused absences. The Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force currently operates without this attendance requirement. If approved, task force members face removal for missing 3 meetings without excuse going forward.

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Votes

Motion to approve direction to staff to apply three absence rule prospectively to Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force

Passed

5 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved applying the city's standard attendance rule to the Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force, meaning members can now be removed after three unexcused absences. This task force had been operating without the attendance requirement that applies to other city boards and committees. The change only affects future absences, not past ones. This is a routine administrative decision to standardize rules across city bodies, with all five present members voting in favor.

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Community Discussion

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