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Villa Rica council unanimously asks state to restore pre‑2024 city‑manager appointment process after heated debate
Summary
After an extended discussion over the 2024 charter changes and a contentious hiring episode, the Villa Rica City Council unanimously adopted a resolution asking the state legislative delegation to restore earlier language so the mayor and council participate in selecting a city manager.
The Villa Rica City Council on Jan. 13 unanimously approved a resolution asking the city’s state legislative delegation to revert portions of a 2024 charter amendment so the mayor and council jointly participate in selecting a city manager.
Supporters said the change would return local control to the governing body and clarify the mayor’s role in hiring. Attorney David Mecklen, who helped draft the proposed language, told the council his amendment simply makes explicit what the charter already implies: 'the mayor and the council' participate in the selection and termination of a city manager. Mecklen said he added the wording to avoid confusion created by…
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