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Laconia council tables mayor—s reappointments to Human Relations Committee after procedural challenge
Summary
Councilors questioned whether the mayor may reappoint members to a mayoral special committee and voted 6-0 to table the mayor—s appointment of Human Relations Committee members until the city manager presents options and legal clarifications.
The Laconia City Council on Oct. 27 debated whether the mayor has authority to reappoint members to the Laconia Human Relations Committee and voted to table the mayor—s appointment list until staff provides options and legal guidance.
Councilor Thurgood opened the discussion, saying the council—s rules state special committees "end at the end of the year" and arguing that the agenda language proposing reappointments did not reflect how…
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