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Resolution to Amend Rules of Procedure for Town of Carrboro Boards and Commissions to Allow Remote Participation
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for Council to consider an amendment to the current Rules of Procedure for Town of Carrboro Boards and Commissions to allow remote participation by Board and Commission members at its meetings.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney / Town Clerk
CONTACT INFORMATION: Brady Herman, Town Attorney / Wesley Barker, Town Clerk, wbarker@carrboronc.gov <mailto:wbarker@carrboronc.gov>, 919-918-7309
INFORMATION: The Town Attorney has drafted amendments to the Town Boards and Commissions Rules of Procedure to amend the section of the Rules of Procedures regarding remote participation language by Board and Commission Members (Section 13). This proposed amendment will delete and replace Section 13 of the current Rules of Procedures for Town of Carrboro Boards and Commission Members, adopted November 21, 2017.
Additionally, an amendment will be made to the first sentence of the Rules of Procedure for Town of Carrboro Boards and Commissions under the “Purpose” paragraph to include language for the Board of Adjustment.
Attached with this agenda item is the current Rules and Procedures for the Town of Carrboro Boards and Commissions, adopted November 21, 2017 (Attachment A), and the proposed amendment resolution to the Rules and Procedures as drafted by the Town Attorney (Attachment B).
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that Council review the proposed amendments as drafted and approve the resolution.