A few assemblymembers have drafted a proposed ordinance to go before our commission for review and recommendation of either approval/denial to then go before the assembly for their action.

[Guest Lori]

Some assemblymembers have drafted a proposed ordinance to go before our commission for review and forwarding a recommendation approving/denying, which will then go before the assembly for action.  The few members intend to present this to the commission. Should they present it on behalf of the assembly or as individuals? Reason being is that these few members will be participating in the deliberation and action of this proposed ordinance when it goes before the assembly. 

Respectfully,
Lori

[Gary Novosielski]

They can't present it on behalf of the assembly, or commission, or whatever body unless that body has assented to that action by a majority vote, which seems not to be the case.

If they are not reporting on behalf of a body, they are acting as individuals--technically only one of them will actually be making the motion.

[Edited to add:]

And the fact that they will be participating in debate in the body where the motion is made is quite usual, and proper.

Edited November 6, 2023 at 10:31 PM by Gary Novosielski