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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2019-12-18 | 6 | Acting Chair Schwartz stated the selection of Chair and Vice Chair is based on seniority; since Chair Henneberry stepped down, he is next in line for Chair; inquired whether Commissioner Tilos would then be next for Vice Chair. Commissioner Tilos stated he was not aware of the selection precedence and suggested opening the discussion; requested staff remind the Commission of meeting logistics; expressed concerns about not having a quorum the last meeting, which wasted time and resources. The City Clerk stated the Commission's two regular meetings are the first Monday in February and October at 7:00 p.m.; meetings are also scheduled within 30 days if a complaint is filed and as needed. Commissioner Shabazz inquired which Commissioner would be interested in the Chair or Vice Chair roles and why. Acting Chair Schwartz responded that he is interested in taking on the Chair role; stated he regrets not being able to attend the October meeting due to an emergency appendectomy and the last-minute July meeting was called while he was away on international travel; with those two exceptions, he has attended all the meetings and plans to going forward; he is proud of the work the Commission does; giving access to the public as well as helping the City Council function more effectively is why he would like to continue to serve on the Commission; the Commission has achieved many meaningful things; having proper disclosure is important; he would like to continue being proactive going forward. Commissioner Tilos moved approval of appointing Commissioner Schwartz as the Chair. Commissioner Little seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. Acing Chair Schwartz moved approval of nominating Commissioner Tilos as the Vice Chair. Commissioner Little stated the selection is a rotating process; she has already been Chair and Vice Chair; she feels it is a good way for appointed members to gain experience; she supports Commissioner Tilos as Vice Chair. Commissioner Tilos stated he is humbled by the nomination and would like to fill the role as Vice Chair; he would like to continue the rotational process so that Commissioner Shabazz could also have a turn at the Vice Chair/Chair roles. Commissioner Little seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Commissioners Little, Tilos and Acting Chair Schwartz - 3. Abstention: Commissioner Shabazz - 1. Meeting of the Open Government Commission December 18, 2019 6 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2019-12-18.pdf |