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Committee splits on charter ballot measures to limit mayoral removal power; one measure advances with amendment
Summary
Two council-sponsored charter amendment proposals on mayoral appointment and removal powers were debated July 28; one failed in committee and another passed after an amendment that raised the required council votes for suspension/removal.
The City of Santa Fe's finance committee debated two council-sponsored charter amendment proposals July 28 that would change how the mayor and city council share authority over hiring and firing top city officials. Resolution W: requiring governing-body consent for mayoral removal — failed. The first resolution (item W) proposed amending the charter to require the governing body's consent before a mayor could remove the city manager, city attorney or city clerk except during the first 100 days of a mayor's term. The motion to…
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