Proposed GMAC Rules of Practice and Procedure

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4.) COMMITTEES: Committees may be appointed by the Chair, or as moved by a majority of the Commissioners. Commissioners appointed or moved by the commission to a committee, are voted with 2/3rd's of the majority, commission members in a committee cannot extend to more than three (3) commission members, with non-commission members not extending to more than five (5). Committee chairperson must be selected within the commission. The appointment of the Committee chairpersons may be appointed by the Chair, or as moved by a majority of the Commissioners. Committee chairpersons report to the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson as needed. Rule 3. MEETINGS a. Theregular meetingsof the Commission will beon the thirdTuesday of each month in a public facility or another site accessible to the public. b.The public will be given a reasonable opportunity to testify on agenda items. Any testimony may be limited tothree (3)minutes in length. Repetitious or disruptive testimony will be curtailed by the Chair. Any person who does not abide by these rules shall be ruled out of order. It is recommended that ten (10) copies of the testimony be submitted to the Commission at any time prior to the meeting. c.Comply with all provisions of the "Sunshine Law" and conduct meetings in accordance with "Robert's Rules of Order." d.Attend all regular and special meetings unless there is good cause for absence; notify the chair or vice-chair of absence. If a Commission member accrues five (5) unexcused absences within a twelve (12) month period, the Commission shall have the authority to recommend removal of the Commission member to the mayor. e.Give written public notice of any regular, special, or rescheduled meeting, or any executive meeting when anticipated in advance. The notice shall include an agenda, which lists all of the items to be considered at the meeting, the date, time, and place of the meeting,and in the case of an executive meeting, the purpose shall be stated. The agenda must be filed at least six (6) calendar days prior to the meeting.