This would be raised as a point of discussion, a council spokesman confirmed.
Boards were not without influence in the scheduling of meetings, the council pointed out.
Concerns about board meetings being scheduled two to three months apart were raised by Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board chairman Andrew Simms in a report for this week’s meeting.
Five board meetings were scheduled for this year and Mr Simms said this meant "substantive issues are emerging and then being dealt with by phone call, text or email, as the matter requires action before the next meeting lest the problem escalate, or the opportunity be lost".
The issue was discussed at Wednesday’s board meeting and there was strong agreement the number of meetings was inadequate.
Board member Brian Peat said having just five meetings was unbelievable.
Board member Kathryn Anderson said it resulted in disengagement.
Board member Dean McAlwee said he felt some councillors regarded boards as "the thing on the bottom of their shoes".
Dunedin deputy mayor Cherry Lucas said the board was not obliged to accept what the council proposed, but this had not been understood when this year’s schedule was set.
The council spokesman said the aim was to accommodate the needs of boards and the broader programme of council work, which included hearings and workshops.
"It can be a challenge to juggle dates and find a schedule that works for everyone, but community boards do have the authority to call additional meetings if the need arises."
