Meeting Attendance Policy (Appointed Committee and Working Groups)

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The following Meeting Attendance Policy was voted and approved by the Select Board at its January 9, 2025 Public Meeting.

A. Purpose

The Dedham Select Board hereby adopts this policy to emphasize the importance of regular meeting attendance by all appointees to multi-member boards, commissions, committees, and working groups (referred to collectively as “boards”). Appointed boards play a critical role in shaping policy in the Town. It is the Select Board’s position that interaction at meetings by a full complement of board members allows for more informed and effective communication, creates an opportunity for many voices to be heard, and provides significant insight and transparency in government decision making.

B. Application

C. Expectations for Attendance

D. Missed Meetings for Exceptional Circumstances

While the expectation is that appointees will attend all board meetings, the Select Board recognizes that exceptional circumstances, such as personal illness, family emergencies, or other significant obligations or occurrences, may arise from time to time that prevent attendance at a particular meeting. A member who will be absent from a meeting based upon an exceptional circumstance shall provide to the board chair, or designated staff liaison advance notice of such absence.

E. Excessive Missed Meetings

F. Compliance

G. Waiver

Effective Date

Approval

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Meeting Attendance Policy (Appointed Committee and Working Groups)