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  • July 1, 2026 Meeting Agenda

    Jul 1, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Agenda

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Hazleton City Hall with seven members present: Chairperson Allison Keegan, Vice Chairperson Rossanna Gabriel, and members Philip Bonafair, Thomas Bruno, Jeffrey Cusat, Joseph Yannuzzi, and Joseph Zeller III. The agenda included approval of June 24, 2026 meeting minutes and continuation of a solicitors' presentation on a proposed Accountability, Conduct, and Ethics Article. Old business items addressed a Taxpayer Protection Tax Revenue Growth Rate, determination of a preamble process, public meeting discussion, and translation services. The meeting included provisions for public and member comments.

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  • June 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 17, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on June 17, 2026, at 5:07 PM with six of seven members present to advance charter development work. PEL Consultants presented and discussed draft Transition and Accountability, Conduct, and Ethics articles, with updated versions to follow, enabling PEL to proceed toward a completed charter draft. Solicitor Sean Logsdon reviewed proposed edits to the Contract Article for consideration at the next meeting. Public commenter David Dominguez raised questions about charter enforcement mechanisms, potential Police and Fire Board oversight structures, and orientation for newly elected officials. The Commission approved June 3 meeting minutes unanimously and adjourned at 7:31 PM, scheduling the next meeting for June 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

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  • RS2026-2000: A resolution appropriating a total of $372,000.00 from a certain account of the Administration Fund for a grant to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Inc. to conduct a review of how human and social services actors in the region, including Metropolitan Nashville government, are collectively responding to community needs at different stages of the stability-mobility-prosperity continuum.

    May 21, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-05-14

    May 14, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Governance and Utilities Committee met on May 14, 2026, to conduct municipal appointments and authorize stormwater-related agreements. The Committee unanimously approved (5–0) the reappointment of Andrew Lee as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities through December 31, 2029, and confirmed two new members to the Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel: Stan Diddams and Gabriel Navarro, each for terms through July 31, 2028. The Committee also recommended passage of CB 121202, which authorizes Seattle Public Utilities to execute amendments to its interlocal agreement with King County Flood Control Zone District regarding the South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program (approved 4–0, with Dan Strauss excused). A second ordinance, CB 121190, relating to the 2026 Stormwater Code Update and compliance with the City's 2024–2029 Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit, was under review at the meeting's close.

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  • RS2026-1903: A resolution approving an application for a Historic Preservation grant and accepting a Historic Preservation grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct dendrochronology research at several historic timber structures across Davidson County.

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • RS2026-1904: A resolution approving an application for a Community Support grant and accepting a Community Support Grant from the Tennessee State Museum to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct public archaeology through a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of portions of Sevier Park and the Civil War entrenchments on the property.

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • RS2026-1890: A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Government conduct additional research and analysis regarding tax rates and services within the Urban Services District and General Services District to ensure all taxpayers in Davidson County are treated equitably.

    Mar 31, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2026-02-17

    Feb 17, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On February 17, 2026, the Seattle Council's Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met to conduct committee business, with Councilmember Strauss presiding and four of five members present. The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Aly Pennucci as Director of the City Budget Office for a term through December 31, 2029, with a 4–0 vote in favor. The committee also heard an informational overview of the Indigenous Planning Program. The meeting ran from 9:30 a.m. to 10:41 a.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Agenda 2026-02-12

    Feb 12, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is an agenda for the Seattle City Council's Governance and Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for February 12, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The committee is chaired by Joy Hollingsworth with four additional members: Debora Juarez (Vice-Chair), Robert Kettle, Maritza Rivera, and Dan Strauss. The agenda document provides procedural information for public comment registration and accessibility accommodations but does not list substantive agenda items or specific business to be conducted.

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  • BL2025-1114: An ordinance amending Title 3 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require departments, boards, and commissions of the Metropolitan Government to conduct annual employee surveys.

    Oct 28, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • October 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on October 21, 2025, at 4:34 PM with seven commission members present to discuss the development of a Home Rule Charter. The commission conducted virtual discussions with representatives from comparable Pennsylvania municipalities: New Castle's Mayor Elisco, who recommended a full-time mayor and five-member City Council structure; Carlisle's Mayor Shultz, whose municipality has approximately 23,500 residents and an annual budget of $60 million under a council-manager form of government; and Wilkes-Barre's Mayor Brown, with approximately 55,000 residents, an annual budget exceeding $60 million, and 90 police officers, 62 firefighters, and 66 DPW employees. The commission must report its findings and recommendations to citizens within nine months from the election date, with possible extensions of nine additional months to prepare a proposed charter and two additional months if recommending district-based council elections; the charter must be completed by mid-August 2026, approximately 13 weeks before the election. The October 7, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the commission discussed potentially changing the location and time of the November 18 meeting.

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  • October 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on October 7, 2025, with six of seven members present to evaluate the city's current form of government over a planned 9-month study period. The Commission will decide whether to recommend retaining the current government structure or draft a Home Rule Charter, with the latter extending the process by an additional 9 months and requiring voter approval via referendum. Regular GSC meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM at City Hall Conference Room A, with agendas and minutes to be posted on the city website. The Commission is conducting interviews with current and former mayors, city council members, and department heads, and subcommittees held virtual discussions with representatives from Lancaster and Williamsport, both Pennsylvania municipalities with full-time mayors that adopted Home Rule Charters; Lancaster used Home Rule to increase its Earned Income Tax to fund public safety and public works.

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  • RS2025-1503: A resolution urging the Metropolitan Government to conduct a disability audit, as requested by the Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities, to evaluate the accessibility and inclusivity of facilities and accommodations for the disabilities community in Nashville and Davidson County.

    Sep 9, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • August 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Aug 19, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on August 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM with five of seven members present, chaired by Vice Chairperson Rossanna Gabriel. The Commission approved updated bylaws renaming itself the City of Hazleton Government Study Commission and finalized plans to conduct outreach to Pennsylvania municipalities operating under Home Rule Charters through Halloween, using subcommittees of 2–3 members each with standardized questions. The Commission will also distribute a separate questionnaire to Hazleton's department heads, including the Administrator, using fillable forms to encourage candid responses without direct supervisor involvement. A Public Relations Contact will be appointed from board members to handle public and media inquiries. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 4:30 PM on the second floor of Hazleton City Hall.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-06-26

    Jun 26, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on June 26, 2025, to confirm four appointments and conduct a roundtable discussion. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Kai Smith to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission for a term ending December 31, 2027 (4–0 vote). The Committee also unanimously recommended reappointment of four members to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission—Marissa G. Baker, Greg P. Ramirez, Amanda Powter, and Samuel Hilbert—each for terms ending April 30, 2027 (5–0 votes). Councilmember Sara Nelson presided, with four members present and one late arrival. The Committee also heard an information item on Brick and Mortar Retail Roundtable Discussion.

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  • 1 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE June 5, 2025 AGENDA 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2.

    Jun 5, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Agenda

    The Committee of the Whole for the City of Dearborn met on June 5, 2025, to consider nine agenda items including approval of previous meeting minutes and multiple ordinance proposals. The meeting addressed amendments to the Animals Chapter regarding dog licensing (Ordinance No. 25-1844); comprehensive zoning amendments affecting parking, site development standards, and multiple districts (Ordinance No. 25-1845); rezoning property at 100 N. Telegraph Road from Local Business to Community Business classification (Ordinance No. 25-1846); and several regulations governing short-term rentals, non-owner-occupied residential properties, hotel licensing fees, and hotel conduct standards (Ordinances No. 25-1847 through 25-1849). Most ordinances were recommended for tabling rather than immediate advancement.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Agenda 2025-05-22

    May 22, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This agenda documents the May 22, 2025, meeting of the Seattle City Council's Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee, scheduled for 2:00 PM at the Council Chamber, 600 4th Avenue. The five-member committee is chaired by Sara Nelson with Robert Kettle as Vice-Chair and Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, and Mark Solomon as members. The meeting will include a public comment period with registration available online one hour before the meeting start time or in-person at least 15 minutes prior, with written comments due to Council@seattle.gov four hours before the meeting. The agenda document indicates the meeting will be conducted under Council Rules and Procedures with action limited to committee business, and members of the public may participate remotely or in-person.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Agenda 2025-05-21

    May 21, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is an agenda for the Seattle City Council's Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Seattle, Washington. The committee is chaired by Dan Strauss with Maritza Rivera as Vice-Chair and members Robert Kettle, Sara Nelson, and Rob Saka. The agenda provides procedural information for public comment registration (both remote and in-person), accessibility accommodations contact details, and notes that the meeting constitutes a City Council meeting conducted under committee procedures. The document does not contain substantive agenda items, budget information, or specific business to be discussed.

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  • RS2025-1183: A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services, to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to conduct immunization record audits for child-care centers, drop-in centers, and group child-care homes to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families in Tennessee.

    Apr 24, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • BL2025-822: An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library (“Library”), and Lipscomb University for doctoral students to conduct a capstone research project.

    Apr 24, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Agenda 2025-03-13

    Mar 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is an agenda for a Seattle City Council committee meeting scheduled for March 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee is chaired by Sara Nelson with Robert Kettle as Vice-Chair and four additional members (Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, Mark Solomon). The agenda document outlines procedures for public comment both remotely and in-person, with online registration opening one hour before the meeting and in-person registration required 15 minutes prior, and notes that the meeting will be conducted under Council Rules and Procedures with Council action limited to committee business. The document provides accessibility accommodation contact information through the Office of the City Clerk (206-684-8888) and directs written comments to Council@seattle.gov or City Hall, with a four-hour advance submission deadline.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Agenda 2025-02-27

    Feb 27, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is the agenda for the Seattle City Council's Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104). The committee is chaired by Sara Nelson, with Robert Kettle as Vice-Chair and Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, and Mark Solomon as members. The agenda document outlines procedures for public participation, including remote and in-person comment registration (online registration opens one hour before the meeting; in-person registration closes 15 minutes after start time), and notes that written comments must be submitted four hours prior to the meeting. The document indicates that the meeting will also constitute a City Council meeting conducted under committee procedures, with council action limited to committee business.

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  • RS2025-1063: A resolution approving an Emergency Management Performance grant application from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to coordinate, prioritize, and conduct specialty, hazardous materials, and general emergency management training for the jurisdiction’s response personnel.

    Feb 18, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 2025-0326: Order for a hearing to examine accountability, transparency, and accessibility in administrative procedures for complying with Boston Landmarks Commission recommendations. Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. Councilor Mejia doubted the decision of the chair, recommending that the docket be placed in the Committee on Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency & Accessibility. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. A roll call vote was conducted to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail. Decision of Chair prevailed; yeas 7, nays 5 (Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy and Worrell). Remains in the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

    Jan 29, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2025-0337: Order for a hearing regarding the transition and operations of the new City Planning Department. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations. Councilor Murphy doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending that the docket be referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. A roll call vote was conducted to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail. The decision of the Chair prevailed; yeas 7, nays 4 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy), present 1 (Fernandes Anderson). Remains in the Committee on Government Operations.

    Jan 27, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2025-1425: Ordinance Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2025 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article One, Home Rule Powers - Definitions, be supplemented by adding a new Section, “105. Local Governance”, by prohibiting the discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability, place of birth, national origin or association or affiliation with any nation or foreign state in conducting business of the City?” (Public Hearing held 2/3/25)

    Jan 22, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2024-1299: Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for services relating to conducting a business disparity causation analysis and economic impact analysis study on behalf of the Pittsburgh Regional Disparity Study Consortium, comprised of the City of Pittsburgh, the County of Allegheny, the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP), the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the Parking Authority, Pittsburgh Water, and the Stadium Authority, to ensure that minority-owned, woman-owned (“MWBEs”), and LGBTQ-owned (LGBTQBE) businesses are afforded equitable opportunities to participate in local government and other contracts within our region for a sum not to exceed One Million One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,151,590.00).

    Dec 6, 2024

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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    Nov 14, 2024

    ·Worcester, MA
    Minutes

    The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission held a virtual quarterly meeting on November 14, 2024, with officers, regional delegates, and numerous staff and guests in attendance. The primary business conducted was the approval of the September 12, 2024 quarterly meeting minutes, with a minor correction to the "Call to Order" section terminology, which passed unanimously with six abstentions. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. and adjourned at 7:12 p.m. after completing all scheduled business.

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  • RS2024-713: A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to conduct immunization record audits for child care centers, drop-in centers, and group child care homes to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families in Tennessee.

    Sep 5, 2024

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Agenda 2024-06-13

    Jun 13, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This agenda document outlines a Seattle City Council committee meeting scheduled for June 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber. The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee, chaired by Sara Nelson with Vice-Chair Robert Kettle and members Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, and Rob Saka, convened to conduct committee business including appointment of Mark M. Gantar as a member of the Seattle International Affairs Advisory Board for a term ending April 30. The meeting provided public comment opportunities both remotely (with online registration beginning one hour before the 2:00 PM start) and in-person (with registration required 15 minutes prior to the meeting), with written comments also accepted at Council@seattle.gov.

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