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Charter commission renames mayoral aide role to 'Deputy to the Mayor'; commissioners debate chief administrative officer option
Summary
The commission voted to replace the charter term "executive assistant to the mayor" with "Deputy to the Mayor." Commissioners discussed alternatives such as a chief administrative officer title, raised questions about duties and qualifications, and directed staff to update cross-references.
The Lansing Charter Commission on Feb. 4 voted to change the chartered title "executive assistant to the mayor" to "Deputy to the Mayor," prompting a wider discussion about whether the city should instead create a formally defined chief administrative officer role.
The commission adopted the title change by voice vote and directed staff to replace references in Article 4. Commissioners debated whether a deputy title implies succession or an operational chief; several favored a more descriptive title such as chief administrative officer or chief of staff. Commissioners also discussed whether the deputy/CAO should be required to meet minimum…
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