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Proposal to Destroy Recording and Seal Minutes of October 22, 2024 Meeting

Original title: A motion to destroy the recording of the October 22, 2024 session minutes and to keep the minutes sealed

Record date · May 26, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Board of Fire and Police has introduced a motion to permanently destroy the audio or video recording of their October 22, 2024, meeting and to keep the written minutes of that session from public access.

Why it matters

This motion determines whether the public will have access to the official record and audio/video documentation of the Board of Fire and Police's proceedings from October 22, 2024.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Board of Fire and Police

The board is the entity proposing the change to their own record-keeping practices.

Directly affected

General Public

The public's ability to access records and recordings of the board's past proceedings is directly impacted by this motion.

Key Facts

The Board of Fire and Police introduced a motion to destroy the recording of the October 22, 2024, session.
The motion includes a provision to keep the written minutes of the October 22, 2024, session sealed.
The motion is filed under reference number 26-0665.
The motion was officially introduced on May 21, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for minutes to be 'sealed'?

Sealing minutes typically means they are restricted from public inspection or disclosure.

Will the public be able to listen to the October 22, 2024, meeting if this passes?

No, the motion explicitly proposes the destruction of the recording of that session.

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Record Destruction Proposal

The board is seeking to retroactively remove documentation of a meeting held over 18 months prior to the introduction of the motion.

Board of Fire and Police

Connected Entities

26-0665, Board of Fire and Police

other26-0665“The file number assigned to this specific motion.”Map →

OrganizationBoard of Fire and Police“The governing body proposing the destruction of records and sealing of minutes.”Map →

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