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Council schedules reorganization and delays formal council‑president selection until full quorum
Summary
The borough’s reorganization meeting is set for Jan. 7; council reviewed the council‑president role, debated a customary two‑year rotation versus the formal one‑year term, and agreed to table any formal selection until December work sessions so absent members can participate.
Council staff reminded members that the borough’s reorganization meeting is scheduled for Jan. 7 and reviewed the council‑president role and responsibilities. The mayor outlined the duties (presiding when the mayor is absent, liaison responsibilities, overseeing goals and agenda review) and noted that the council president is formally elected annually by the governing body.
Council members debated an informal tradition some described — rotating the council‑president role on roughly a two‑year basis — against the formal one‑year term. Several members expressed a preference to respect the prior rotation discussion; others preferred to defer any decision until absent member Jason could participate. The attorney reiterated that discussions among a quorum are public and that any caucusing must respect the open‑meetings law.
The council agreed to table a formal selection and to address the issue at the December 10 meeting or a December work session so the full governing body can be present. No nomination or vote occurred at the study meeting.
