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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2012-05-07 | 4 | Commissioner Peterson stated a website [email address] would be set up in the future for filing a complaint directly with Chair Oddie also. Vice Chair Jensen inquired whether someone might file a complaint on the website and not with the City Clerk's office. The City Clerk responded a generic email address is being set up; stated the email would go the Chair and staff; complaints can also be filed via FAX or walk-ins; she would be happy to accept complaints in any format; the City Manager's office is in the process of setting up Boards and Commissions emails; the matter could be reviewed later. Chair Oddie stated that he thinks a complaint should be emailed to everyone [on the Commission]. The City Clerk stated that she could inform all Commissioners about complaints received and would contact the Commissioners to scheduling a meeting. Vice Chair Jensen inquired about the Commission's responsibility to address Sunshine Ordinance complaints with a quick turnaround time. The City Clerk noted a complaint could be filed before a City Council meeting even occurs because Council agendas are put out twelve days before a Council meeting is held; that she would calculate the thirty days and try to have the complaint addressed on the first Monday. Chair Oddie stated having all Commissioners receive a copy of the complaint would work better; other Commissioners might disagree that the Chair thinks that an issue is not worth holding a meeting. Commissioner Peterson stated what one person might consider important, another might not. The City Attorney stated complaints cannot be discussed unless at a public meeting; complaints would be taken seriously. In response to Commissioner Spanier, the City Attorney stated once a complaint is received, the City Clerk will set a meeting within the thirty day timeframe; there is no need for the Commissioners to discuss the matter prior to the meeting. Commissioner Peterson inquired whether it would be the sole determination of the Commission to determine whether the complaint is a violation, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. Vice Chair Jensen stated perhaps the complaint process should include an explanation Meeting of the Open Government Commission 4 May 7, 2012 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2012-05-07.pdf |