Participation by Brd Alternates at meetings CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
POLICY FOR PARTICIPATION BY BOARD
ALTERNATES AT BOARD MEETINGS
The following adopted outline is presented as the proper role for board alternates and
was adopted by the City Commission on June 7, 1983:
1. City Commission Expectations:
Alternates will attend meetings so that they will be aware of:
• Board Procedure
• Board Policy
• Type of issues coming to the Board for consideration
• Nature of Board decisions
2. Procedure for Alternates:
When at a meeting as an Alternate, the Alternate will:
a. Take a seat separate from the regular Board seats, but in front of
the room or close to the meeting table.
b. Not vote unless acting as a substitute for a regular Board member.
c. Be given a limited opportunity, by the chairperson, to ask
questions for information of the Board and the Alternate.
d. Be given a limited opportunity by the chairperson to make
suggestions on issues that are involved with the particular
meeting.
The Alternate will fully participate when a Board member is unable to attend or excuses
himself/herself from participation on a particular issue. The regular Board member
must indicate his/her reason for not participating in a matter and the chairperson
should excuse the regular Board member prior to the Alternate's.participation.
If there is more than one Alternate present at a meeting, the chairperson will select the
Alternate to participate by rotation, unless an Alternate is appointed or elected to serve
for a specific Regular member.
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