Meeting Summary
The Norman City Council held a study session to discuss the creation of a comprehensive council handbook. The discussion focused on the proposed table of contents, including meeting processes, policies, and ethical guidelines. Council members debated the inclusion of punitive measures for ethics violations versus a guide for operational procedures, with a plan to continue developing the handbook quarterly.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Quarterly meetings to continue developing the council handbook
- Research on ethics enforcement mechanisms and potential third-party arbitration for council behavior
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding the creation of a council handbook including but not limited to meeting processes and policies
A study session to discuss the development of a council handbook, covering topics such as the city's history, form of government, charter, organizational structure, boards and committees, ethics policy, public trust, city departments, council duties, financial processes, open meeting and record acts, development processes, social media best practices, and municipal campaigns. The discussion also included the process for updating the handbook and the potential for including consequences for ethics violations.