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Commission accepts resignation from Greenwood Cemetery advisory member; staff asked to check nonresident participation rules
Summary
The commission accepted the resignation of long‑time advisory board member Paul Canel and directed staff to determine whether the Greenwood Cemetery advisory board ordinance can allow nonresidents to serve.
The Birmingham City Commission accepted the resignation of Paul Canel from the Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board at its Oct. 6 meeting and asked staff to report back on whether the ordinance governing that board can be amended to allow nonresident members.
Commissioner Ballard explained that Canel has moved outside Birmingham and had offered to remain in a consultative role. City Manager Ecker told the commission that the membership rules are set by…
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