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Commission rejects two-thirds confirmation and reinstates Sec. 8-2; meeting adjourns
Summary
Commissioners rejected a proposal to require a two-thirds Council confirmation for certain hires, agreed to reinstate Section 8-2, and adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Commissioners reviewed a recommendation to require a two-thirds confirmation vote by the Council (Sec. 6-4) and rejected it. Commissioner Michael Safranek expressed concern that a higher threshold could impede hiring for police and fire positions; counsel and commissioners confirmed the recommendation was rejected by consensus.
Commissioners also voted to reinstate language in Section 8-2 with no objection. Commissioner Safranek proposed adding the phrase "with cause" to Section 3-3 to provide stability for positions; counsel advised the commission that it was not the appropriate time to add new language during that part of the meeting. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn at 8:36 p.m.
