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Saco council elects Joshua Parks deputy mayor, confirms liaisons and adopts rule changes
Summary
At its Dec. 1 meeting the Saco City Council suspended rules to hold a secret (Australian) ballot, elected Joshua Parks deputy mayor, confirmed mayoral committee appointments, and approved amendments to the council's rules of order intended to limit impromptu actions; all motions passed by roll call votes of 6-0.
The Saco City Council used a suspended‑rules procedure to elect Councilor Joshua Parks as deputy mayor, confirmed the mayor’s committee appointments, and adopted amendments to its rules of order at the Dec. 1 meeting.
Council moved to suspend the rules to permit an Australian (secret) ballot for the deputy‑mayor election. The motion to suspend the rules was made by Councilor Johnston, seconded by Councilor Edwards, and carried on a roll‑call vote recorded as 6‑0 in favor. After nominations (Councilor Parks and Councilor Johnston), Councilor Edwards moved an order electing Joshua Parks as…
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