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Sebago defers decision on contracting Cumberland County for GA administration to July 7
Summary
Board members who had met with Cumberland County and other stakeholders discussed a possible yearly contract for General Assistance (GA) administration but agreed to invite the county and the town GA worker to present to the full board on July 7 before deciding.
The Sebago Select Board discussed a proposed yearly contract with Cumberland County to administer the town’s General Assistance program and agreed to defer the decision until the board could hear from both county representatives and the town employee whose duties could be affected.
Board members who had attended prior meetings summarized the benefits and noted the proposal was intended to save the town money and ensure compliance with changing rules. A point of order was raised: because the item could affect a town employee’s position, the employee should be invited to the board meeting. The board agreed to invite Cumberland County staff and Barry Jordan, and to schedule the item for the July 7 meeting so the full board can hear presentations and ask questions.
No motion to contract was taken on June 16; the item was carried over for a fuller presentation to the full board.
What happens next: county representatives and local stakeholders will be invited to present at the July 7 select board meeting so the board can consider a contract with full information and the affected employee present.
