Commission unanimously votes to remove nominating‑committee requirement from bylaws

Summary

Madison County Planning Commission voted unanimously to initiate an amendment removing the standing nominating committee requirement from its bylaws and to proceed with distributing amendment language ahead of a December vote, replacing the committee with nominations from the floor at the January meeting.

The commission moved and unanimously approved a motion to amend its bylaws to remove the requirement that a three‑person nominating committee prepare a slate of officers. Commissioners argued the current process is inefficient and agreed to distribute proposed amendment language at least 15 days before the December meeting, per existing bylaw notice requirements, so that nominations can be made from the floor at the January meeting.

A formal amendment draft will be circulated for the December meeting so members can vote after the required notice period. The motion was recorded and carried by voice vote with no opposing votes.

This is an internal governance change and does not affect county code or external policies; staff will prepare the amendment language and circulate it to members in accordance with the bylaws' notice requirements.