Here is a proposed draft for Art 3 sec 3.14, hopefully I added this correctly
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Article 3 section 3.14 proposed draft
- Thread starter Gene Harris
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Robert Owen
CRC Member
Yes, Gene, you post and attachment were added correctly.
Stepping back and reflecting on yesterday's discussion, I believe we are trying to accomplish the following in Sec 3.14:
- Preserve the current Charter requirement to represent constituents by compelling a council member participate in every vote except the two limited exceptions.
- Introduce the notion that an abstention will be counted as a NO vote rather than just a non vote.
- Ensure NO abstentions are noted as such in the minutes rather than just no, preserving the record of the abstention while counting it as a NO.
- Compel council members cite a reason for the record, and documented in the minutes, for abstaining
Section 3.14 Voting.
It adds clutter and is unnecessary, but I would not be opposed to even adding "It is required that Council Members take and voice positions on behalf of the Citizens in all actions requiring a vote." prior to the above paragraph to provide rational and context to the section.
Your edits preserve what I would like to see changed and I like your wording. I had a revised version but I don't think it is necessary now. Both Aubrey and Celina call out no votes and require a minute entry, I think it is needed.
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