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13 results for “government conduct” · minutes

  • 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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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-05-14

    May 14, 2026

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

    Feb 17, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    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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  • October 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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
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    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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  • August 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Aug 19, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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
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    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 1 Mercantile Street – Suite 520 Worcester, MA 01608

    Nov 14, 2024

    ·Worcester, MA
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    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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  • Governance and Education Committee — Minutes 2021-12-01

    Dec 1, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance and Education Committee held a remote meeting on December 1, 2021, presided over by Councilmember González with four members present and one excused absence (Kshama Sawant). The committee discussed Resolution 32029, which adopts General Rules and Procedures of the Seattle City Council and supersedes Resolution 31920. The meeting ran from 2:00 p.m. to 4:02 p.m. and was conducted remotely via telephone and Seattle Channel online pursuant to Washington State Governor's Proclamation No. 20-28.15.

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  • Page 1 of 2 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP

    Phoenixville, PA
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    The Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors met on January 16, 2024, to conduct township business including the swearing in of a new Township Auditor and a grant funding presentation. The agenda included approval of previous meeting minutes, supervisor liaison reports, and several motions related to infrastructure projects, including bids for the Crabby Creek Stormwater Infiltration Project and Warner Spur Emergency Bridge Repair, as well as a joint fire engine purchase with Easttown Township. The Board also scheduled public hearings and meetings on stormwater and bridge replacement projects throughout January and February 2024.

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  • ETHICS COMMISSION KOMIKINA LAWENA HANA KŪPONO CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU

    Honolulu, HI
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    The Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu held an open session meeting on December 18, 2024, at Kapālama Hale with seven commissioners present (four in person, three virtually), chaired by David B. Monk. The meeting included recognition of Commissioners Victoria Marks and Allene Suemori for ten years of service, with Mayor Rick Blangiardi issuing Awards of Recognition dated December 18, 2024. The Commission's staff included Executive Director and Legal Counsel Jan K. Yamane, two Associate Legal Counsels, two Investigators, and support staff, with Deputy Corporation Counsel Moana A. Yost also in attendance. The meeting was conducted at 925 Dillingham Boulevard and included a WebEx option with video recording available.

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  • THE JACKSON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY Open Meeting Minutes

    Jackson, MS
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    The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority held an open meeting on August 28, 2025, at 5:30 PM, chaired by Todd Porter, with all five commissioners present along with two alternates and professional staff including attorney Michael J. McKenna and consulting engineer Pamela Hilla. The meeting, conducted in-person with telephonic conference access, approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025, open session meeting by unanimous vote, with Commissioner Egan moving and Commissioner Bressi seconding the motion. No public comments or written correspondence were received at the time of the public comment period. The agenda included discussion of an Empower Retirement, LLC Administrative Services Agreement that required approval to execute, with a final copy needing to be sent to Empower and the State Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Government Services.

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  • MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Authority FROM: Timothy Sullivan

    Jersey City, NJ
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    The New Jersey Economic Development Authority held a board meeting on December 8, 2021, conducted by teleconference, with Chairman Kevin Quinn presiding and 9 voting members present. The Authority approved Phase One Government Restricted Municipality (GRM) planning grants by a 10–0 vote, with the motion made by Elizabeth Dragon and seconded by Jennifer Keyes–Maloney. The meeting also included approval of the November 10, 2021 minutes by the 9 voting members present, and Timothy Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, presented his monthly report to the board. A February 9, 2022 board meeting agenda was subsequently distributed by Sullivan, covering community development, economic growth, incentives, loans/grants/guarantees, and board memoranda items.

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