On Sept. 22, the Haines Borough Assembly voted to adopt the minor offenses ordinance with an effective date of Jan. 1, subject to certain conditions. I argue the assembly must reconsider and reverse the vote because Haines Borough code was violated.
First, the assembly violated local law by allowing the Mayor to vote by teleconference to break the tie. Haines Borough code section 2.10.200 clearly states that only an assembly member may vote by teleconference.