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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2012-05-07 | 5 | that complaints the Commission determines have no merit would be determined to be unfounded and also what happens if a complaint is unfounded. The City Attorney stated a determination is needed when a complaint comes before the Commission; the Commission determination is either the complaint is legitimate or the complaint is unfounded. Vice Chair Jensen stated the determination should have some provision stating that the complaint, while not a violation, has been either unfounded or was a legitimate complaint. The City Attorney stated that she would be happy to add said provision. Chair Oddie stated if the Commission finds there is not violation, there has to be a way to indicate the Commission's finding. The City Clerk noted there would be a learning curve. The City Attorney stated the Sunshine Ordinance complaint form requires picking an alleged violation of public records or a public meeting and the section of the Sunshine Ordinance violated. Vice Chair Jensen moved approval of the form and process with the caveat to review issues at the next meeting. Commissioner Wong second the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. 3-D. Set Next Meeting. Since the first Monday is Labor Day, Commissioner Jensen moved approval of setting October 1, 2012 as the next meeting date and amending the By-laws to October. Commissioner Wong seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Spanier reiterated the proactive role of the Commission. Commissioner Peterson discussed the need for open transparency and having key issues addressed at regular meetings. Commissioner Spanier stated any process has a certain structure to ensure that things happen. Commissioner Peterson stated getting better feedback on what people want would result in improvements. Meeting of the Open Government Commission 5 May 7, 2012 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2012-05-07.pdf |