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Saco council debates and tables wide-ranging changes to rules and order of business
Summary
After hours of discussion and multiple proposed edits to the council's rules and order of business, the Saco City Council voted to table final action and asked staff to return a redline version for further review.
At the council's first meeting of 2025, Councilor Gunn introduced proposed changes to the council's Rules and Order of Business pursuant to Article 2, Section 2.08 B of the City Charter. The body debated numerous amendments, and Councilor Berman moved to table final approval pending a formal redline revision; the motion passed on roll call, 7-0.
Why it matters: The rules govern how the council handles minutes, public comment, executive session, written materials, liaison assignments, and budget amendments. Council members said clearer rules would protect transparency and avoid recurring…
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