The Poplar Bluff City Council on Aug. 18 adopted an ordinance amending the city code section that governs employment of immediate relatives.

Bill No. 86-44 was introduced, read during the meeting as an ordinance amending chapter 120, article 1, section 120.240 relating to employment of immediate relatives, and after two readings the council moved to adopt the bill. A roll-call vote recorded seven yes votes and no recorded opposition.

Council members voting in favor were Councilman Boyer; Councilwoman Horton; Councilman Smith; Councilman Massingham; Councilman DePue; Mayor Pro Tem Parson; and Mayor Corman. The meeting transcript does not record any amendments to the bill or detail the exact textual changes to section 120.240.

The ordinance will amend the municipal code provision on employment of immediate relatives as identified by the bill number; the transcript does not specify an effective date or administrative steps required to implement the change.