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Sutherlin appoints local school principal to budget committee despite residency questions
Summary
Scott Bergens, principal at Sutherlin Middle School, was appointed to the city budget committee with a term ending 12/31/2028; council discussed residency eligibility and staff confirmed no pre-appointment residency duration requirement for this committee.
Scott Bergens introduced himself and told council he moved to Sutherlin in June and has prior budget experience including work as treasurer for nonprofits and on education boards. "I've had experience managing budgets," Bergens said, noting he wanted to learn about city budgeting and contribute to the community.
Councilors asked whether the budget committee has a residency-duration requirement for applicants; staff and counsel researched and reported there is no minimum residency period required prior to appointment, only that members be residents during their term. After that clarification, the council moved, seconded and approved Bergens' appointment to the budget committee with a term through 12/31/2028.
