Do’s!
nDo your homework!
nRaise questions
with staff before the meeting.
nConsult with the
City Attorney early if you have a conflict of interest.
nAvoid surprises.
nRemember you are
a commission for the "whole."
nWatch out for
"bumping" into another advisory body, and resolve it early on if you do.
nFor
quasi--judicial bodies, you are required to publicly disclose "special" field visits and applicant
contacts.
nActively
participate in all advisory body matters, not just the ones you're most interested in.
nIn making
recommendations to Council, think through long-term and "ripple" effects.
nTreat others as
you want to be treated.
nParticipate in
training opportunities when available.