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Keene council amends rules so senior council member presides if mayor and mayor pro tem unavailable
5785838 · September 5, 2025
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Summary
The council voted unanimously to amend its rules of order so the most senior council member presides over meetings when both the mayor and mayor pro tem are unavailable; council also asked staff to add the language to the draft rules of procedure.
The Keene City Council unanimously approved an amendment on Sept. 4 to its rules of order and procedure that designates the senior council member (by years of service) to preside over council meetings if both the mayor and mayor pro tem are unavailable.
Council discussed several alternatives, including…
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