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San Bernardino appoints Tanya Romo as acting city manager; council questions procurement signing authority
Summary
In a closed session, the San Bernardino mayor and city council unanimously appointed Tanya Romo as acting city manager effective immediately. The meeting included elected officials raising questions about whether a consultant contract had required public council approval and who holds signing authority under the city's procurement policy.
The San Bernardino mayor and city council unanimously appointed Tanya Romo as acting city manager, effective immediately, during a special closed session. The council recorded a motion by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Figueroa, and the clerk reported the vote as unanimous.
Council members spent part of the session discussing procurement procedure and whether a consultant would attend the closed meeting. Several council members questioned whether a consultant contract should have been brought to open session for public approval and who on staff has authority to sign contracts of the size discussed.
A city attorney advised the council…
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