Discussion with possible action to adopt Chapter 3, “Council Meetings, Agendas, and Directives,” of the City of Laredo Council Governance Manual, establishing comprehensive procedures governing City Council meetings, agenda preparation and placement, public participation, meeting decorum, Council directives, and related administrative processes; directing the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare any necessary conforming amendments to the City Code, Council Priority Procedures, and other app

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Discussion with possible action to adopt Chapter 3, “Council Meetings, Agendas, and Directives,” of the City of Laredo Council Governance Manual, establishing comprehensive procedures governing City Council meetings, agenda preparation and placement, public participation, meeting decorum, Council directives, and related administrative processes; directing the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare any necessary conforming amendments to the City Code, Council Priority Procedures, and other applicable policies; and any other matters incident thereto.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).