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Council members press mayor’s office for full application packets as reappointment process draws criticism
Summary
Council members at the Jan. 12 deliberative meeting complained that applications and resumes for board appointments were not shared before the agenda, and sought a formal reappointment process and access to applicant materials before votes.
Chester — A central point of contention at the Jan. 12 deliberative meeting was how the city handles board appointments and reappointments. Several council members told the mayor’s office they had not received applicant résumés and urged that applications be shared in advance so council can review nominees before voting.
Multiple council members said they were unfamiliar with some names listed for appointment or reappointment and requested bios or résumés. Mayoral staff apologized for the…
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