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This resolution limits Assembly committee chairpersons to serving no more than eight years for any particular committee.
Why it matters
Encourages leadership rotation. by ensuring no single legislator can dominate a committee chair position indefinitely, which could foster fresh ideas and perspectives in committee decision-making.
Limits concentration of power. , potentially reducing the risk of entrenched interests and promoting more democratic governance within the Assembly’s committee system.
May affect legislative priorities and continuity. , as frequent changes in leadership could shift the focus or direction of committees, impacting the consistency of long-term policy initiatives.
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Limit Committee Chair Terms
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Assembly Resolution No. 38 BY: M. of A. Kolb AMENDING rule IV of the Assembly rules, in relation to the term of a committee chairperson RESOLVED, That section 1 of Rule IV of the Assembly rules is amended by adding a new subdivision f to read as follows: f. No committee chairperson shall serve as a chairperson for a particular committee for more than eight years.
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