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Adopt a Resolution to Approve the 2023 Councilmembers Handbook
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff presents for the City Council consideration a continuation of the Council Handbook edits that relate to City Council procedures and protocols.
At their meeting on July 10, 2023 Council discussed and considered for approval five discussion items to incorporate into the City Council Handbook, in addition to the edits referenced in the table below. Additional non-substantive edits not identified below were made for greater clarity and to correct typos and grammar.
The direction made by council is as follows:
P 9 - Vice Mayor language updated to remove last sentence of paragraph 3.
P 12 - Add language, Councilmember compensation is subject to an annual review and re-evaluation.
P 14 A - Travel/Training updated language to update to $3,000 annually and add language to include for the newly elected officials a $4,000 reimbursement giving them a one time exception until November 2023 for reimbursement.
P 15 Language was updated in the following sections
d - Added language regarding unused funds to be added to a "pool" and removed reference to gifting funds.
e - updated language to remove word "and" and replace with "or"
f - New language about annual report on consent calendar
P 36/37 - The City Attorney updated the language regarding the Use of City Letterhead or City Seal, email communication is sent by councilmembers on behalf of themselves as Councilmembers using City letterhead, expressing their opinions or positions on a matter, with the caveat that they're speaking on behalf of themselves and not on behalf of the whole Council.
Handbook Item
Status
Original Page #
New Page #
Discussion Item
General Powers and Responsibilities of the Mayor and Council
New info added|101010|
Powers and Duties of the Council
Moved from p. 10|1010 10|
Selection and Role of the Vice Mayor
New info added|1010 10|Yes
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