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City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Regular Meeting
May 11, 2021

SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action/direction to staff on a request to amend the P&Z and HARC bylaws and ordinance to specify the role of alternates to fill the role of a regular member when a regular member is absent -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
ITEM SUMMARY:

Item Summary:

Background: The Historic and Architectural Review Committee (HARC) currently consists of 7 regular members and 2 alternates. The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) currently consists of 7 regular members and 5 alternates. Alternates for both commissions are required to attend Commission meetings. In the event that a Member is absent and a quorum is not achieved an Alternate Member shall serve as a Member for that meeting.

 

HARC Recommendation: On April 22, 2021 HARC made a motion to request the described change as part of their annual vote on the bylaws  

 

Request for action: In an effort to give alternates on both commissions an opportunity to participate more fully staff is requesting your permission to update the bylaws and city code to allow for alternates to serve as a regular member when a regular member is absent (regardless of whether a quorum has already been achieved).

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
Sofia Nelson, Planning Director