TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Heather Faust, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk
TITLE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending City Commission Policy No. 2021-03 Related to the Rules of Order and Rules of Decorum for Boards; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-22 as presented.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-22 as presented.
• Pros: Allows for majority approval on consensus during City Commission Workshops and corrects title inconsistencies.
• Cons: There are no cons to approving Resolution No. 2026-R-22.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2026-R-22 as presented.
• Pros: There are no pros to this option.
• Cons: Denying Resolution No. 2026-R-22 requires unanimous consensus at City Commission Workshops.
Background Information
During the Commission Retreat on January 6, 2026, there was discussion regarding reviewing policy language related to whether consensus’ must be by majority or unanimous approval during City Commission Workshops. Resolution No. 2026-R-22 modifies that language to allow for majority approval for consensus.
Language is also modified to change “recording secretary” to “board specialist” to match the appropriate job title and to change “Zoning Board of Appeals” to the correct title of “Zoning Hearing Officer.”
Strategic Plan Pillar
Good Governance
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Policy - Redlined Version
3. Policy - Clean Version
Prepared by: Heather Faust, MMC, FCPC, City Clerk
Department Director: Heather Faust, City Clerk, MMC, FCPC