Charter Review Commission remote attendance dispute
Summary
The volunteer Charter Review Commission wants to meet by Zoom so members with jobs or health issues can participate. The board asked the County Attorney to review the rules and bring a resolution to the June 18 Executive Committee; open-meetings public comment requirements are a key sticking point.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — the board specifically asked whether Zoom capability would add cost to the county.
The nine volunteer commission members, and the public, who get better access to charter review meetings.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Legislature — August 6, 2026
Legislators debated whether commission members can participate by Zoom. The attorney's answer: you need an in-person quorum to act, but you can interview people remotely. Rajsz insists members who commit should show up.
County Legislature — June 4, 2026
The volunteer Charter Review Commission wants to meet by Zoom so members with jobs or health issues can participate. The board asked the County Attorney to review the rules and bring a resolution to the June 18 Executive Committee; open-meetings public comment requirements are a key sticking point.
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