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Sumter County council delays overhaul of meeting rules after members and residents object to draft process
Summary
Council members disputed how a draft ordinance to change meeting rules (Ordinance 24-1009) was developed and moved to defer further action; some members said they had not been included in drafting, and public commenters urged greater transparency and access to the proposed rule changes.
Sumter County Council debated proposed changes to its meeting rules on Aug. 13, with several members objecting to the way the draft was prepared and public speakers urging more transparency.
County Attorney Johnathan Bryan and County Administrator Gary Mixon told council the draft ordinance (24-1009) drew on rules from other counties and the county code. Councilman Carlton B. Washington moved to "pull down" the ordinance and return to a drafting process that includes all council members, saying he and…
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