Dickinson City Commission swears in officials, names Commissioner Jason Frederick vice president and affirms committee assignments

The Dickinson City Commission met in special session to administer oaths of office, select a vice president and confirm committee assignments.

City Administrator Dawsinger administered oaths to city commissioners and to Robert Ko, who was sworn in as municipal judge. Commissioner Jason Frederick repeated the oath for his commission seat. Municipal Judge Robert Ko called his re-election "a pleasure" and "an honor to have been reelected," and said he looks forward to serving in the municipal court.

The organizational business continued with a nomination for the vice president role. Commissioner Bear nominated Commissioner Jason Frederick; another commissioner seconded the nomination and members were asked to "state I," after which the nomination was approved. The commission then considered board appointments and reappointments. The mayor said the city would leave committee assignments "as is" after recent election-related adjustments; the commission approved the committee assignments as presented following a motion and second.

Commissioners used the time for brief remarks about the work ahead. The mayor, serving as president of the city commission, thanked staff and noted a "busy budget season" approaching, and other commissioners echoed appreciation for staff and colleagues. The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn was made and seconded.

No ordinances, resolutions or other formal policy measures were introduced or decided during the session; actions taken were organizational (oaths, leadership selection and committee confirmations).