Council approves sending IGA draft with Cherokee County on code enforcement, contingent on written policy

Jul 15, 2026

Council agreed to forward a draft intergovernmental agreement with Cherokee County to provide code‑enforcement services but required the city to adopt a written internal policy (three‑letter warning process and notification before court) before the IGA fully takes effect; vote recorded with majority in favor.

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The Nelson City Council voted on July 13 to forward a draft intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Cherokee County for code enforcement, with the council’s approval explicitly made contingent on the city adopting a written internal policy that spells out the complaint-handling steps and the use of the county’s enforcement authority.

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