pages: OpenGovernmentCommission/2018-03-05.pdf, 7
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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2018-03-05 | 7 | In response to Commissioner Foreman's inquiry, Commissioner Henneberry stated the Planning Board would discuss the speaker time limit. Commissioner Foreman stated that he thinks the Council should vote on the time limit. Chair Dieter stated it can be voted on under the proposed rules. Commissioner Foreman inquired what if the Mayor makes a decision which the rest of the Council does not like. Chair Dieter responded the Mayor could be overruled; the super majority can suspend any rule. Commissioner Foreman stated that he would prefer a vote be required. Chair Dieter stated if discretion is not given to the Chair, the rules could still be suspended by super majority; the language could be deleted. Commissioner Schwartz questioned whether the Chair's discretion is being taken away. Commissioner Foreman stated that he could live with having to cut his comments to two minutes if four members of the Council vote on it, rather than just at the discretion of the Mayor. Chair Dieter stated the consensus is to take out the phrase: "at the discretion of the Chair.' In response to Commissioner Schwartz's inquiry regarding the downside of limiting the speakers over a certain threshold, Chair Dieter stated as Commissioner Henneberry pointed out, an agenda might have only two items and there would be plenty of time. Commissioner Schwartz stated the super majority could vote to increase the time. Chair Dieter stated doing so seems more complicated; stated that she hears there is a consensus on everything except Commissioner Foreman does not like the idea about eliminating ceding time; inquired whether anyone else has a problem. Commissioner Henneberry responded that he does not think ceding time should be allowed. Commissioner Schwartz stated that he agrees with the proposal as written. Chair Dieter inquired whether anyone has issues with Rule 4. Meeting of the Open Government Commission 7 March 5, 2018 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2018-03-05.pdf |