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Council approves consent agenda and confirms police appointment of Jonathan Burnett
Summary
The Deer Lodge City Council voted to approve the consent agenda and unanimously confirmed Jonathan Burnett in a police appointment; Burnett was sworn in and completed administrative signing for recording.
The Deer Lodge City Council approved its consent agenda and used its new-business calendar to confirm a police appointment.
The chair called for approval of the consent agenda as the routine business of the council; members responded with 'Aye' and the chair announced '6 ayes, no nays' with two absences and stated the motion passed.
Under new business the council considered the police appointment of Jonathan Burnett. The chair said Burnett had completed interviews and required physical and psychological reviews; the council voted on advice and consent and the chair announced '6 ayes, no nays,' saying the appointment passed.
Burnett was then sworn in. During the oath he repeated the pledge to support the U.S. Constitution and discharge the duties of the office. Administrative steps followed: the appointee signed the oath as 'Jonathan Burnett' and the clerk said the mayor would sign and the form would be sent to the county for recording.
Why it matters: council appointments and routine approvals maintain city operations; the recorded votes provide the official council position on these matters.
Next steps: the clerk will finalize signatures and forward the appointment paperwork to the county for recording.
