DEPARTMENT: Central Operations Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Approval Of Amended Bylaws For Dakota County Disability Advisory Council
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-038 (January 23, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners (Board) authorized the creation of the Dakota County Disability Advisory Council (DAC); and
WHEREAS, the DAC offers individuals, parents, families, businesses, and community service providers the opportunity to make a difference in how disability access and services are provided in their community; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-094 (January 31, 2025), the Board approved the bylaws for the DAC, which prescribed the rules by which the committee will conduct its business; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends revision of the membership structure to allow a flexible range of 15 to 25 members and remove the requirement for a specific number of seats tied to each designated category; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends shifting to a six-meeting-per-year minimum schedule; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends establishing a 50 percent plus one quorum, which reflects best practices for advisory bodies and ensures the Council can reliably conduct business despite vacancies and typical attendance variability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby amends Resolution No. 24-038, to allow the Disability Advisory Council to meet every other month; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the proposed amendments to the bylaws for the Dakota County Disability Advisory Council.
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