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Council appoints Brian Wernema as Swisher mayor
Summary
The Swisher City Council voted Dec. 9 to appoint Brian Wernema to fill the mayor’s vacancy effective when he takes the oath; councilors discussed Iowa posting requirements and agreed to formalize the appointment at the meeting.
The Swisher City Council voted Dec. 9 to appoint Brian Wernema as mayor and completed a roll-call approval of the appointment. Councilors said the single application on file was sufficient and moved to formalize the appointment rather than repost the vacancy.
Council discussion emphasized the legal posting requirement before an appointment. A staff member explained the timeline: “Iowa code requires a posting if you're going to make an appointment ... not less than 4 and not more than 20 days before the date the council considers,” and the council treated the item as a formal resolution to comply with procedural rules. Council member speaker 5 moved to appoint Brian Wernema; the motion was seconded and approved on roll call.
Councilors said having an appointed mayor in place quickly would be useful for upcoming events and administrative tasks. The appointment takes effect when Wernema completes the oath of office and administrative steps noted by staff. The council then moved to adjourn.
