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Council declines to impose term limits on city boards after public opposition
Summary
The Hastings City Council voted down Ordinance 47-98, which would have established term limits and restricted multiple appointments to city boards and commissions.
The Hastings City Council voted down an ordinance that would have imposed term limits and restrictions on multiple appointments to city boards and commissions after extended public comment and council debate.
Why it matters: The ordinance (47-98) drew substantial public comment from volunteers who serve on local boards and commissions; speakers said term limits would remove experienced unpaid volunteers and worsen existing vacancies. Councilors who opposed the ordinance said its language was ambiguous and could disrupt boards that already have trouble filling vacancies.
Multiple residents spoke against the proposal during Citizens Communications. Chuck Rosenberg, vice…
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