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Council Communication

Title:	First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ashland Municipal Code Section 2.04.040 by Revising Rules of the City Council with respect to Public Hearings and First Reading of an Ordinance Pertaining to the Public Hearing
Dept:	Administration
Date:	November 4, 2003 (Continued from City Council Meeting of October 21, 2003)
Submitted By:	Gino Grimaldi, City Administrator
Approved By: ...........................	Paul Nolte, City Attorney

Synopsis:	The proposed ordinance would amend Ashland Municipal Code Section 2.04.040 revising rules of the City Council to allow a change in the order of business for Council Agendas. It is proposed that first readings of ordinances which pertain to Public Hearings take place at the conclusion of the public hearing. The change is proposed to provide for members of the public who have come to speak at the public hearing, and the opportunity to immediately observe the City Council's action regarding the ordinance.
Recommendation:	Staff recommends adoption of first reading of the attached ordinance.
Fiscal Impact:	None.
Background:	The council agenda and order of business is determined in Section 2.04.040 of the Ashland Municipal Code. Changes to the order of business must be approved by the city council.
Attachments:	• Proposed Ordinance

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