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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2020-06-24 | 6 | the public and the leadership with guidance on what the Commission can still do about said items. The Chief Assistant City Attorney stated the concern in the City Attorney's office is the longer period of time someone has to file a complaint, things might move forward; to be able to undo it becomes problematic; the Commission can decide to extend or shorten the timeframe, but there have been no problems with the current 15-day window and keeping items within the Commission's jurisdiction. Commissioner Little inquired what the difference is between the 10 and 15-day timeframe, to which the City Attorney responded according to Mr. Foreman's proposal, the section dealing with public meetings and problems with public participation, as those tend to move forward more quickly, the 10-day rule would apply in that situation; the 15-day rule would apply to other violations because there would likely be no timing issues with an additional five days. Commissioner Pauling inquired if the Commission votes on this, would it give power to recommend the Council delay the second vote for final passage. Chair Schwartz responded Mr. Foreman's proposal would delay action until the complaint is resolved or rejected by a supermajority of the Council; Vice Mayor Knox White's proposal would ask the Council to review the Commission's recommendation and render a final decision. In response to Commissioner Pauling's inquiry, Chair Schwartz stated the timing issue has to do with the timing of complaints and timing for the hearing. Commissioner Little suggested combining Items A through F as one, rather than going through line by line. Chair Schwartz concurred; inquired whether there is support for amending the timing requirements with respect to complaints and hearings as proposed by Mr. Foreman. Commissioner Little moved approval of adding Items A through F of the Vella/Foreman proposal to the Sunshine Ordinance. The Assistant City Attorney clarified that the days for filing the complaint are calendar days, and the days for the hearing are business days. Commissioner Little stated the clarification is very important, suggested adding the information to the proposed language; amended her motion to include the language regarding calendar days. Commissioner Shabazz suggested an amendment of business days rather than calendar days. Meeting of the Open Government Commission June 24, 2020 6 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2020-06-24.pdf |