AGENDA CAPTION:
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Hold discussion regarding the possible amendment of Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 2.069 Absence from meetings in the San Marcos City Code related to absences by members in specific roles on various boards and commissions, and provide direction to Staff.
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Meeting date: November 6, 2019
Department: City Clerk
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Prior Council Action: The City Council most recently amended Section 2.069 on July 15, 2015 with the adoption of Ordinance 2014-41.
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Background Information:
Currently there are 9 boards/commissions that have specific roles listed among the membership and 4 out of those 9 are currently experiencing attendance issues with members that represent a specific stakeholder.
One possible option would be to allow the members that represent specific stakeholders in specific roles on a board or commission to send a proxy from the same stakeholder in their place. This proxy could count towards a quorum and could either be voting or non-voting.
All of the ordinances adopting the absence policy are attached for review so that you may see the progression and changes made over time.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
The City Clerk has discussed this suggestion with the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Dep...
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