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Weed council hears appeal of fire chief’s termination, will deliberate in closed session
Summary
The Weed City Council held a public administrative appeal over Fire Chief Steven Duncan’s termination by Interim City Manager Steven Baker; Baker’s attorney argued the removal was lawful under the firefighter Bill of Rights, while Duncan’s counsel said the action lacked evidentiary support and pointed to alleged hostile conduct by a council member; the council adjourned to closed session and will issue a written determination within 30 days.
The Weed City Council convened a public administrative appeal on the termination of Fire Chief Steven Duncan, heard under Government Code §3254(c) (the firefighter Bill of Rights). Pamela Grim, attorney for Interim City Manager Steven Baker, told the council that Baker provided written notice citing “incompatibility of management styles,” a statutory ground the attorney said is sufficient for removal of an at‑will fire chief. Grim argued Baker followed the process required by law and city policy and that the council may affirm the termination on that basis.
Isam, who represented Mr. Duncan, challenged the sufficiency of the stated…
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