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Consider a memorandum/resolution readopting the Governing Standards and Expectations with amendments.
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DATE: July 1, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, 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 17, 2025, City Council directed that the following changes be brought back for consideration:
* Section 1-50(a)(9): Clarifies that each person shall sign up prior to the start of the Council meeting for Citizen Comments
* Section 1-50(a)(13): Returns to 3 minute limit for Public Hearing items
* Section 1-80(d)(6): Clarifies that the Mayor may order a person to leave the premises
* Section 2-20: Incorporates the City Council Policy regarding Training and Travel as amended by Resolution 07-105R and clarifies that the Travel Policy in the Financial Management Policy applies to elected officials
* Section 2-70: Removes Annual Special Workshop
* Section 3-20(c): Provides that the Mayor and Councilmembers may interview applicants and/or request written information from applicants prior to appointment
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...
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