[MassHistPres] Recusing Historic Commission

[John Bruner]

On Dec 7, 2011, at 12:00 PM, masshistpres-request at cs.umb.edu wrote:


> I have recently joined the Town CPC, as a representative from the town Historical Commission. I have discovered that, unless I am misunderstanding something, the Committee has a rule limiting input from members on specific boards - i.e. as I understand the rules the open space member refrains from adding input on open space funding, same with hiscom member on preservation. 
> This seems rather counterproductive to me. I wonder of other towns operate similarly, and would appreciate hearing from anyone who can comment on this matter.
> James W. Hadley
> Chair, Orleans Historical Commission


The experience I have had suggests the best practice is that a member with a specific knowledge base (i.e. Open Space etc.) definitely DOES provide input on a subject. It is logical that you want someone with knowledge in the area to inform the question at hand.  What does sometimes happen is that the member may refrain from casting a VOTE if they are considered to have a conflict of interest.



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