Board member gives notice of plan to propose Rosenberg’s Rules of Order for PAB
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Summary
A Planning Advisory Board member signaled intent to propose adopting Rosenberg’s Rules of Order at a future meeting and provided board members with copies for review; staff recommended the item be placed on the next meeting as a discussion item for review and potential future motion.
Planning Advisory Board member Alex announced during the Aug. 20 meeting that he plans to move at a future meeting to adopt Rosenberg’s Rules of Order in place of Robert’s Rules of Order for board procedure. Alex said Rosenberg’s is a shorter, municipal‑oriented parliamentary guide already used by several jurisdictions and that he had circulated copies to staff for distribution.
Staff response: city staff advised that because the board’s operating procedure intersects with municipal code and public‑notice requirements, the board should first place the proposal on an agenda as a discussion item. Staff said they would verify whether a formal code change is required and recommended members receive documentation before any motion to adopt the new rules.
Board next steps: Alex provided printed copies to board members at the meeting. He said he will formally present a motion at a subsequent meeting after members have had time to review the material and after staff confirms whether any additional municipal‑level approvals are required.