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Council elects Nick Howard as Chincoteague vice mayor
Summary
Following a reading of charter duties, Councilmember Ellen nominated Nick Howard for vice mayor; Jean Wayne seconded and the council approved the nomination by voice vote.
After the council adopted the agenda, Mayor Bowden read charter provisions outlining the mayor’s and vice mayor’s duties and the process for choosing a vice mayor at the council’s first meeting of the year.
Councilmember Ellen nominated Councilman Nick Howard for vice mayor; Jean Wayne seconded the nomination. The council voted by voice and carried the election; Mayor Bowden congratulated Howard.
The charter language read into the record reiterated that the vice mayor performs mayoral duties during the mayor’s absence or disability and retains all council rights when acting as mayor.
