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Commissioners will receive a “refresher” of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order (Devin Stenhouse, Management Analyst II)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that commissioners receive a “refresher” of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
South San Francisco’s city council voted to adopt Rosenberg’s Rules of Order as a guide for conducting its meetings. To maintain consistency, the Commission on Equity and Public Safety is advised to also use the same principles of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order to conduct its meetings as well. To quote the City’s attorney, “Roberts Rules were designed for large bodies, are complex, and have many rules that aren’t relevant for a small group. Also, Rosenberg’s Rules understand that the Brown Act governs meetings of local agency legislative and advisory bodies.”
Commissioners initially received training on Rosenberg’s Rules of Order at the commission retreat in 2024 (October). Since that training, the Commission has welcomed two additional members and have rotated leadership roles twice, thus a “refresher” on the topic seemed appropriate.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, commissioners will receive a “refresher” of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order.