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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2020-02-03 | 6 | make a policy, not legal, decision to eliminate the null and void provision; artful amendments and looking at other cities could be considered to address concerns in a transparent, open and honest way; expressed concern over the amendment being presented as a legal imperative, which is not supported by case law; discussed process and duties of the Commission. Commissioner Little stated that she has faith the current City Council would seriously consider Open Government Commission recommendations and hopefully reach conclusions the Commission recommends, which might not always be the case; expressed concern over the provision being removed without having other safeguards. Public Records Act Forum Commissioner Shabazz stated that he wanted to follow up on a previous request for an agenda item at the next Commission meeting about organizing a forum or method of communicating about the Public Record Act; if the matter needs to be placed on an agenda to make it happen, he would like it done; if not, he would be interested in working with staff to host something to inform the community about the Public Records Act. The Chief Assistant City Attorney stated the City Attorney's office would be happy to work with Commissioner Shabazz to set it up; the matter can be placed on the agenda or Commissioner Shabazz could meet with the Attorney's office to figure out something; the Attorney's office would be happy to do it. Chair Schwartz stated that he would welcome having an agenda item if there is a proposal for something the Commission could do; he is open to any kind of proposal; it is a great idea. The Chief Assistant City Attorney stated both can be done; Commissioner Shabazz can meet with the Attorney's office and the matter can be placed on an agenda to do something more formal. Commissioner Shabazz stated that he shared the suggestion at the last meeting and did not follow up to make sure it was on the agenda tonight; he does not know the level of detail needed for an agenda item. Commissioner Tilos stated something might need to be done outside of the agenda since the next meeting is not until October. The Chief Assistant City Attorney stated the Attorney's office is happy to meet with any Commissioners about the type of forum. Chair Schwartz stated both can be done. Commissioner Pauling suggested a subcommittee work on the forum; inquired whether the forum should be held by summer before getting too far into the election cycle; inquired whether the forum would be done by June. Meeting of the Open Government Commission February 3, 2020 6 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2020-02-03.pdf |