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City secretary outlines appointments, oath, attendance and agenda rules for Laredo committees

2163131 · January 29, 2025
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City Secretary Mario Maldonado reviewed eligibility, oath-of-office, term limits, attendance requirements and a new standard agenda workflow using Legistar; staff will post presentations and work to swear in outstanding appointees.

City Secretary Mario Maldonado walked committee members through administrative requirements for Laredo boards and commissions, including appointment, oath, term limits, attendance rules, and a standardized agenda workflow that the city will begin posting through Legistar.

Maldonado said nominees must be confirmed by majority vote of the mayor and council and that “members can only take vote or action after confirmation and oath of office.” He said many appointees have not yet taken the oath and staff will schedule swearing-in opportunities; the city plans to schedule a full day of swearing-ins on Feb. 5 to process outstanding…

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