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City attorney outlines proposed amendment to Ordinance Chapter 7 to clarify appointments
Summary
City Attorney Spenser Baca told the Deming City Council that a draft amendment to Ordinance Chapter 7 would unify appointment language so it reflects the practice that the mayor appoints and the council approves; the draft was provided for council review.
At the June 23, 2026 remote meeting, City Attorney Spenser Baca explained that Geno Zemora alerted city staff to inconsistencies in the city's appointment language. Baca said the proposed amendment to Ordinance Chapter 7 (city officers and employees) would unify the clauses and clarify existing practice that the mayor appoints and the council approves. A draft of the amendment was given to council members, and Baca invited any suggested changes.
The presentation identified Chapter 7 as the target for the change but did not set a timeline for introduction or adoption; no vote on the ordinance amendment was recorded in the minutes. The council was given an opportunity to review the draft and propose edits at a future meeting or through staff follow-up.
