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Cranston council debates mayoral absence, splits over Charter notification practice
Summary
Council President Marino and Mayor Hopkins sparred at the Feb. 24 Cranston City Council meeting over whether the mayor properly notified the council when he was out of state for roughly 11 days in early February.
Council President Marino and Mayor Hopkins sparred at the Feb. 24 Cranston City Council meeting over whether the mayor properly notified the council when he was out of state for roughly 11 days in early February.
The dispute centered on Section 5.07 of the City Charter, which the council president read aloud and cited to argue that she should have been told the mayor would be out of state more than 10 days. The mayor, in remarks to the council, said he performed his duties remotely and that he had designated his chief of staff in writing to act if needed.
The debate drew repeated legal and policy clarifications from the city solicitor and Administration Director…
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