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Trustees dispute mayor’s unilateral appointment power under state rule
Summary
Trustees and residents debated the process for filling a board vacancy. The discussion centered on whether the mayor should appoint a replacement without showing applications to the full board; a meeting participant recited state law requiring the mayor or president to appoint a qualified person within 60 days of a vacancy.
Trustees and residents raised concerns about the process for filling a board vacancy, focusing on whether the mayor should select a replacement and whether the board should see other applicants before the appointment.
One resident asked to see the applications before the board acted. Meeting participants referenced state requirements: as stated in the…
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