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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2021-09-20 | 11 | Commissioner Reid inquired whether the timeline should be extended to 30 days. Commissioner Chen stated the timeline would have to be changed in the Sunshine Ordinance. Commissioner LoPilato stated there should be language regarding the 15-day filing requirement; people should be aware they may need to file their complaint while going through the informal process. Commissioner Reid stated perhaps the 15 calendar days could be changed to 15 working days to be more accommodating. The City Clerk stated a revision would need to be approved by Council because the 15- day requirement is in the Sunshine Ordinance. Commissioner Reid stated the comments could be suggested to the City Council by the Commission. Commissioner LoPilato stated the issue of timing has come up historically, including in the prior iteration of the Commission's attempt to revise the Sunshine Ordinance; rather than proposing a lot of revisions to the timing, it might be appropriate to flag during the revision of the complaint procedure; the 15-day requirement is there for a reason. In response to Commissioner Chen's inquiry regarding revising a complaint, the City Clerk stated even if the person outlines the issues vaguely in the complaint, specifics and details can be raised at the hearing. Commissioner Reid stated the issue was also one of her concerns; allowing additional flexibility for an individual to make modifications or additions does not create such a tight box for people and is more open. Commissioner LoPilato stated that she could take a stab at changing some of the language to inform Complainants it is in their best interest to give the Commission as much information as possible, but the Commission also understands the Complainant may gain information over time or may need to revise or add to their complaint, all of which will be considered up until the hearing. Commissioner Reid stated that she is ready to finish her collaboration with the City Clerk and submit a more polished version of the complaint form documents for the next meeting. The City Clerk stated she is happy to have it ready for the next meeting; suggested the complaint form and procedure be addressed together. Chair Tilos stated the October meeting should tackle the Bylaws and the complaint procedure should be in November. Meeting of the Open Government Commission September 20, 2021 11 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2021-09-20.pdf |