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Walden trustees adopt succession law; questions about referendum for form of government noted
Summary
The board adopted a local law governing succession for the village manager. Trustees debated whether a referendum is required for changing the form of government (they said the referendum would apply to a change to a manager form of government, not succession), and at least one trustee recorded a 'no' vote.
The Village of Walden Board of Trustees voted to adopt a local law addressing succession for the village manager after public comment and trustee discussion.
Resident John Revella had suggested that changes to the powers and duties associated with a manager form of government should be decided by public referendum, but trustees clarified that a referendum would be required only for changing the overall form of government (for example, shifting to a manager form) and was not the same as adopting a succession plan. Trustee Jose De Jesus expressed concerns about omissions or unclear language in the draft and said he would vote "no" on adoption unless clarifications were made; the board nonetheless adopted the succession local law by recorded voice votes.
The transcript records a 'no' vote from Trustee Jose and indicates other trustees voted to adopt, but it does not show a detailed roll-call tally attached to the motion on the record. Trustees said they will continue discussion and meet with interested members to refine any outstanding items.
