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Explanation of
Commission Agenda Considerations
Reason to add an item to the agenda in advance:
If a business item needs to be discussed and potentially result in
Commission action, there should be lead time for notification to Commission
members, for staff and Commissioner research of facts and precedents, and
for quiet reflection prior to any action. Fast decisions are more risky than
reasoned decisions. Items introduced only under New Business, unless very
routine, would necessarily or usually be deferred for final Commission
response until at least the next meeting three months later.
Reason for deadline: The business agenda and informational documents
related to an upcoming quarterly Commission meeting are processed and mailed
to Commissioners to arrive no later than the first of the month of in which
each Commission meeting occurs. Time must be allowed before the first of the
month of a meeting in order to make the necessary copies, research any
relevant information that needs to be communicated in the agenda packet, and
allow Commissioners sufficient lead time to consider any item proposed for
discussion or action. The higher any public expectation of action at a
particular Commission meeting, the greater is the time needed to prepare
supporting information for sharing and consideration. |
