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Marion council approves initial repeal of Public Works Board as staff assumes duties
Summary
Council approved initial consideration of an ordinance repealing the Public Works Board after the board itself voted 4–0 to discontinue; a former board member spoke in support.
The Marion City Council on Thursday approved initial consideration of Ordinance No. 25-21 to repeal the city’s Public Works Board and related code sections, following the board’s own 4–0 vote in May to discontinue itself.
City Attorney Carol explained to the council that the Public Works Board voted at its May meeting to discontinue because many of its former responsibilities are now performed by staff, and because standard operating procedures and policies cover decisions previously handled by the board. "They did vote 4 to 0 to discontinue the board," the City Attorney said during the presentation.
During the public hearing portion, Joe Spinks, who identified himself as a member of the former board, said he had enjoyed serving and welcomed the board’s achievements—especially the implementation of the new refuse system—but said he understood the need for discontinuation. "It’s been a pleasure to serve on this board... I see the need for it not to be continued," Spinks said.
The council then moved and approved the initial consideration of Ordinance No. 25-21, which repeals portions of the Marion Code of Ordinances including Chapter 12, Article 11 (Public Works Board), Section 50-2E (mayor appointments) and Section 50-34B(2) (city manager appointments and supervision language). The motion carried by voice vote; the meeting record shows the initial consideration was approved.
Ending: The ordinance advanced after initial consideration; further readings or procedural steps required by city code will be scheduled as the ordinance proceeds toward final adoption.
