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Gunbarrel City council narrowly approves first amendment to city managers employment agreement after heated debate
Summary
After extended debate about charter language and council authority, Gunbarrel City Council approved a first amended employment agreement for the city manager following two opposing motions and a close roll-call vote.
Gunbarrel City Council approved a first-amended employment agreement for the city manager after a contentious discussion about the charter and who sets employment terms. The motion to approve the amendment passed in a roll-call vote; a prior motion to reject the amendment failed.
The debate mattered because several council members disputed whether the amendment conflicted with the city charter—s language about the manager—s term. Opponents said the council should retain exclusive authority to set terms; supporters said the item before the council…
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