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Sumter County councilmembers debate Robert’s Rules, leadership and Capital Projects list
Summary
Council debate focused on meeting conduct and leadership after members raised concerns about private meetings and application of Robert’s Rules; council discussed reopening the Capital Projects Sales Tax project list ahead of an August 15 submission deadline.
A heated exchange during Sumter County Council’s July 9 meeting centered on internal leadership, the application of Robert’s Rules of Order and whether the county should revisit the list of projects for the 2024 Capital Projects Sales Tax referendum.
Councilman Eugene R. Baten pressed concerns about the chairman’s leadership and alleged private meetings among council members, saying the leadership issues…
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