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Council codifies committee restructuring, combining public properties, public works and cemetery duties
Summary
On a two‑thirds vote, the council approved Paper 14‑25 to amend committee assignments and combine Public Properties, Public Works and Cemeteries into a single committee; the change was adopted after an amendment and received the required supermajority.
The Malden City Council voted to codify changes to the council’s committee structure under paper 14‑25, combining Public Properties, Public Works and Cemeteries into a consolidated committee and adjusting other committee memberships.
Councilor Cica moved the measure and Councilor Winslow seconded. The council approved the amendment and the codification on a roll‑call vote; President O’Malley noted the measure required a two‑thirds vote and that the threshold was met.
Why this matters: Committee structure determines how the council assigns review and oversight responsibilities for city operations and capital projects. Consolidating these areas may affect workflow and scheduling for hearings, site visits and departmental oversight.
Speakers: Councilor Cica (mover), Councilor Winslow (second), Council President Michael O’Malley (procedural comments).
Next steps: The committee assignments will be printed and distributed; staff will update committee schedules and notify departments of the new committee responsibilities.
