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Council rejects charter amendment to allow nonresident experts on most boards
Summary
A proposed city charter amendment that would permit nonresident experts to serve on certain city boards (while excluding the planning and zoning board) failed on the council floor after members raised concerns about local representation.
The Hialeah City Council declined to advance a proposed charter amendment on first reading that would have allowed nonresident experts to serve on appointed city boards outside the planning and zoning board while requiring a resident majority.
Supporters said the change was intended to give the city flexibility to appoint candidates with specialized skills to boards…
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