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East Bank Authority approves Ben York as CEO after extended discussion about land transfers and authority powers
Summary
After extended questioning about land conveyance, negotiation authority and reporting lines, the East Bank Development Authority voted to approve Ben York’s employment contract, with an attestation change and a prior motion to reconsider hiring independent counsel carried earlier in the meeting.
The East Bank Development Authority voted to approve an employment contract for Ben York on Aug. 26 after extended discussion about the authority’s ability to negotiate land deals and the authority’s relationship with Metro government.
The discussion began with a motion to reconsider the board’s earlier decision to hire independent counsel for contract review; that motion passed. The board then considered York’s contract, which includes language that Metro will provide compensation and benefits reimbursed by the authority while stating “for the avoidance of doubt, the executive shall serve at the direction and discretion of the…
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