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Consider a memorandum/resolution readopting the Governing Standards and Expectations with amendments.
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DATE: July 7, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Holli Clements, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Readopt Governing Standards and Expectations with amendments
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Governing Standards and Expectations were originally adopted by resolution in June 2018 and have been revised annually since then. The intent is for the Governing Standards to serve as a single-source reference containing the Council's rules, protocols, and expectations for itself, committee members, staff, and the public. The City Council begins review of the Governing Standards after the election each year and adopts an updated version by the end of July each year.
On June 16, 2026, City Council directed that the following changes be brought back for consideration:
* Section 1-50(a)(15): Add a separate section for citizens comments on non-agenda items to regular meeting agendas
* Section 1-80(d): Add provision to allow the public to participate remotely
* Section 2-60(d): Update the date for which city facilities may not be used for Councilmember-sponsored meetings to July 1 of odd-numbered years through election day
* Section 3-10(f): Update the date for Council appointments to committees and subcommittees to every December
* Section 3-20(e): Add Board of Adjustment to the list of Boards and Commissions that have appointment subcommittees
* Section 7-20: Update the date for annual review of the Governing Standards to December/January
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council may:
1) Continue discussions for further amendments to the Governing Standards and Expectations; or
2) Readopt the Governing Standards and Expectations as amended.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
It is recommended that City Council readopt the Governing Standards and Expectations as amended.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The City Charter provides th...
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