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Ozark aldermen shorten meeting start time and adopt consent‑agenda rules to speed hearings
Summary
The Board of Aldermen approved ordinances moving regular meetings from 7 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., adopting a consent agenda and clarifying when citizens may address the board. The changes modify Chapter 110 of the municipal code and set procedures for posting consent items and removing items for public discussion.
The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to adopt a set of ordinances changing meeting procedures: moving the start time for regular aldermanic meetings to 6:30 p.m., adopting a consent‑agenda process for routine items, and clarifying times when citizens may address the board. The measures amend Chapter 110 of the City of Ozark municipal code and were enacted as ordinances 25‑042 (meeting time), 25‑043 (order of business and consent agenda) and 25‑044 (times citizens may speak).
Alderman Galloway explained the change in meeting time was meant to reduce late‑night adjournments and make…
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