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Caney approves Charter Ordinance 35 to change Library Board composition
Summary
The Caney City Council unanimously approved Charter Ordinance #35 to amend the composition of the City Library Board after the Library Director requested changes to address difficulty filling vacancies; the ordinance requires publication and a 90-day waiting period before taking effect.
The Caney City Council voted on May 18 to approve Charter Ordinance #35, which amends the composition of the city library board to address difficulties filling vacancies, the council was told.
Why it matters: charter ordinances alter municipal governing rules and, in this case, the composition change responds to operational challenges faced by the library in recruiting board members.
What the council did: staff said the Library Board of Directors requested the change, the city attorney had reviewed the draft, and the Library Director in attendance confirmed the board’s support. Council Member Burch moved to approve the charter ordinance and authorize the necessary signatures; the motion passed 3-0. Staff reminded the council that the ordinance must be published for two consecutive weeks followed by a 90-day waiting period before taking effect.
Next steps: staff will publish the ordinance as required and implement composition changes after the 90-day feedback period.
