Recommend amendment to Procedure Rule 4.2.2 on substitute attendance
The council should change Rule 4.2.2 so that a member who can’t attend a meeting can be represented by a verified substitute.
Constitution and Governance Committee·2025-11-04·Carried
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Motion moved by Councillor Rowse, seconded by Councillor Kenny, to recommend to Council that Rule 4.2.2 be amended to allow a validated substitute when a member cannot attend a meeting.
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