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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2018-03-05 | 9 | Chair Dieter inquired whether anyone has issues with the rule on ceremonial presentations and proclamations. Commissioner Foreman responded 15 minutes is not doable. Vice Chair Little stated the time can be extended. Chair Dieter stated 15 minutes is the current rule; getting through proclamations the last few meetings has taken one hour; she thinks the rule is important; inquired how proclamations are added to the agenda. The City Clerk responded many proclamations are repeated annually; stated outside groups make requests; work is currently being done to limit proclamations to three per meeting; a suggestion has been made to only read part of the proclamation. The City Attorney noted an excerpt could be read since the proclamations are included in the packet. Vice Chair Little stated the following commentary often tends to go on for a long time. Commissioner Foreman stated no matter what rule is written, it will be ignored; it is very difficult; provided an example. Chair Dieter stated in all fairness to the City Council, she does not think people have been cognizant of the rules; this is a new starting point; she thinks there will be teamwork; the Chair is responsible for keeping the process going. Commissioner Foreman stated that he would be more comfortable with limiting the amount of time to 10 minutes per proclamation. Vice Chair Little stated it is up to the Chair to get through the proclamations in 15 minutes; if there are three, the Chair should explain each gets five minutes; if there is one, it can have the full 15 minutes; creative scheduling might be in order as well. Chair Dieter stated perhaps every person being honored might not speak; recommended deleting the last clause that says the time can be extended by majority vote. Commissioner Foreman stated that he has no problem with that. Chair Dieter moved on to Rule 6 on consent items, which did not have any issues; inquired whether there are issues with Rule 7 regarding referrals. Commissioner Foreman responded referrals are not in the current rules. Meeting of the Open Government Commission 9 March 5, 2018 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2018-03-05.pdf |