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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2012-05-07 | 2 | Commissioner Peterson inquired whether the Commission would need to review a complaint the following Monday after a complaint has been brought to the Commission's attention, to which the City Clerk responded in the negative; stated the matter would need to be reviewed within thirty days. Commissioner Peterson suggested providing some type of notice that the Open Government Commission exists. The City Attorney stated that the Brown Act requires the Commission to discuss each item as agendized; staff is requesting the Commission to adopt he By-laws; after adoption of the By-laws, a Chair needs to be assigned; then, the Commission would be able to have a complete discussion on complaint procedures. In response to Commissioner Peterson's inquiry, the City Attorney stated special meetings can be scheduled; regular meetings are part of the ordinance and would occur twice a year; if additional meetings are necessary there is a provision for special meetings. Commissioner Jensen inquired whether Commissioner Peterson is concerned about meetings not being scheduled. Commissioner Peterson responded his intent is to make sure it is easy for people to be involved with the government. Commissioner Jensen inquired whether scheduling regular, semi-annual meetings should be noted in the By-laws; suggested that the regular meetings be held in March and September; stated special meetings would be scheduled whenever a complaint is filed. Commissioner Jenson moved approval of having regular meetings scheduled in March and September. [Note: September was changed to October due to the Labor Day holiday.] Commissioner Wong seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Commissioner Jensen moved approval of the Commission By-laws. Commissioner Wong seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Commissioner Spanier stated the Commission seems to have a passive and active role. Commissioner Peterson stated that he has a concern with the regular meeting schedule; the Commission is scheduled for two meetings unless there is an alleged complaint. Meeting of the Open Government Commission 2 May 7, 2012 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2012-05-07.pdf |