• Amends the Council Rules to provide an additional limited exception for excused absences when a Council Member has an obligation to attend to matters required by their non-City employer(s) that cannot be rescheduled

Rules Committee · 2026-08-17 · agenda_item

This item concerns a proposed change to the City of Jacksonville Council Rules. The amendment would allow Council Members to have excused absences from committee or regular meetings if they have unavoidable obligations related to their non-City employers. These excused absences would be limited to four per Council year for committee meetings and three per Council year for regular Council meetings. This matter is currently pending review by the Rules Committee. The process involves discussion and potential amendment of existing rules. This early stage means that while no direct construction work is immediately defined, related professional services such as legal counsel for rule interpretation or administrative support could be needed as the proposal moves forward. Businesses offering legal or administrative services may find opportunities to engage with the city as this policy is considered.

four excusals

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three excusals

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