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Walton council appoints Rebecca McClure as city clerk after closed session
Summary
Following a closed session under KRS 61.810 to discuss candidates, the Walton council unanimously approved Rebecca McClure as city clerk on Nov. 12, 2024. The motion was made and approved by roll call.
The Walton Common Council approved Rebecca McClure as City Clerk on Nov. 12 after meeting in closed session to discuss candidates for the vacant city office.
Council entered executive session pursuant to KRS 61.810 for matters that might lead to appointment of an individual to the vacant City Clerk office; the City Attorney was invited to provide legal advice during that discussion. After exiting the closed session, Council member Sherry Gaskill moved to approve Rebecca McClure as City Clerk; Council member Barb Farrow seconded. By roll call vote, council members Rose Beach, Amy Long, Barb Farrow, Sherry Gaskill and Dan Martin voted yes and the appointment was approved.
The minutes note the closed session also covered proposed litigation related to threats concerning a moratorium involving the city’s water and sewer systems and personnel matters; those matters were discussed under the statutory exceptions cited and are summarized in the meeting record. The minutes do not provide additional biographical detail about McClure beyond the appointment language; the City Clerk’s office will hold the official employment and appointment documentation.
