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Wasilla council adopts code change allowing yearlong interim director appointments
Summary
The Wasilla City Council adopted an ordinance that changes how certain director-level interim positions are treated, allowing interim appointments up to one year despite debate from council members about whether six months would better protect organizational stability.
The Wasilla City Council on Wednesday adopted Ordinance Serial No. 2529, amending Chapter 3.5 of the Wasilla Municipal Code to clarify temporary employment limits and to authorize mayoral interim appointments for certain director-level positions for periods up to one year. Mayor Glenda D. Ledford presided.
Council members debated at length whether one year was too long for an interim appointment. Council Member Graham moved to amend the ordinance to change the limit from one year to six months; Council Member Cottle seconded that amendment. The amendment failed, 4–2, with Council Members Graham and Crafton voting yes and Council Members Cottle, Schmidt, Velock and Rubio voting no. After the amendment…
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