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5 • When possible, notify the City Administrator in advance of a council meeting of questions or requests to pull agenda items from the consent agenda so the appropriate staff can compile the information needed • Agree that information they ask of the City Administrator will be shared equally with all council members • When possible, notify the City Administrator and the Mayor as early as possible if they anticipate significant public interest or a potentially controversial turnout for an agenda item. Working with commissions As set forth in the Little Canada City Code Chapters 202 and 2501, Little Canada’s commissions are established by the City Council and serve as advisory to the Council. Specific commission responsibilities are: • Investigate matters within the scope of the commission or as specifically directed by the Council • Advise the Council by communicating the viewpoint or advice of the commission • At the direction of the Council, hold hearings, receive evidence, conduct investigations, and, based on such hearings, evidence and investigations, make decisions and recommendations to the Council City Council members promise commissions they will: • View commissions as vitally important resources to support our decision-making • Communicate effectively with commissions to ensure they have the tools to do their work • Give clear direction as a body and take adequate time to review the result of commissions’ deliberations • Because of the value of the independent advice of commissions to the public decision- making process, members of Council shall refrain from using their position to influence the deliberations or outcomes of commission proceedings Working with the community Residents: City staff is the first call for help for residents. Council Members will refer residents who have concerns to the City Administrator. If a resident has contacted the City Administrator but is still not satisfied, Council Members will discuss with the City Administrator. If a resident receives conflicting information from different City Council Members or staff , it is confusing and could increase liability for the City. Community Stakeholders or other interests: The purpose of a City Council meeting is to discuss information needed, review that information, and decide. It is not feasible to conduct all business in a public meeting. Particularly around development, business interests might ask a member to meet outside of the City Council meeting to facilitate idea generation about proposals. The City Council’s overarching principles for working with and in the community are: • Never grant any special consideration, treatment, or advantage • Respect sensitivity of personal information • Honor Council rules regarding public testimony and clearly communicate those rules • Be available to all parties on an equal basis and consider differing viewpoints