Rules Committee debates adding majority, minority legislative counsel to county charter

Oct 24, 2025

The Rules Committee spent its Oct. 23 meeting debating a proposed charter amendment to establish majority and minority legislative counsel, with members split over confidentiality, cost, term length and balance of powers; counsel and staff will return redlines and legal analysis for further consideration.

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The Rules Committee devoted its Oct. 23 meeting to a proposed amendment that would create a "counsel to the majority" and "counsel to the minority" in the Putnam County charter, set appointment procedures and enumerate duties.

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