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Ellis County adopts charter resolution allowing commissioners to occupy library board seat

5968229 · October 14, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved Ellis County Charter Resolution 2025‑L1 Oct. 21, opting out of statutory language that names the municipal head as an ex officio library board member and allowing the commission to appoint a commissioner to the Ellis County Library Board; the change requires publication and is subject to referendum if petitioned.

The Ellis County Commission on Oct. 21 adopted Ellis County Charter Resolution 2025‑L1 to opt out of statutory language that designates the municipal head as an ex officio member of the library board and to allow the board of commissioners to appoint a commissioner to serve on the Ellis County Library Board.

Ellis County Councilor Bridal Jeter presented the charter resolution and explained the process and implications. Jeter said the…

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