Title
Revision of Rules for City Plan Board (B)
Explanation
The current City Plan Board Rules were last revised in January of 2005. In October of 2006, planning staff requested and received advice from the City Attorney's office regarding changing Article XIII of the Rules for City Plan Board to allow for some flexibility with regard to the application of Robert's Rules of Order. The City Attorney's office suggested that Article XIII could be amended to provide an exception from the application of Robert's Rules whenever a board specific rule may conflict with the general parliamentary rules of procedure. The City Commission in its adopted rules includes a rule that allows for similar flexibility.
Rule XX of the City Commission's rules states that Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised (Tenth Edition), so far as they are applicable and do not conflict with City Commission Rules or the Ordinances or Charter of the City, shall guide the City Commission as needed. This rule has been used to govern the procedures of the City Commission. By similarly amending its rules, and applying its rules consistently and fairly, the City Plan Board can avoid a potential legal or other challenge by a person who believes they were denied due process or were denied their right to be heard at a public hearing.
Article XIII of the City Plan Board's rules currently states that Robert's Rules of Order shall govern parliamentary procedure in City Plan Board meetings. On December 14, 2006, the City Plan Board, by a vote of 6-0, revised Article XIII by replacing that text with the following: Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised (Tenth Edition), so far as they are applicable and do not conflict with these (City Plan Board) Rules of the Ordinances of the City, shall guide the City Plan Board as needed with respect to parliamentary procedure.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the revision to Article XIII, Rules for City Plan Boa...
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