Ward 2 resident urges ordinance after rejected appointment, asking whether mayor will re-nominate

Anna Farrar, a Ward 2 citizen, urged the Warrenton City Board of Aldermen to clarify what happens after the board rejects a mayoral appointment and to set a clear local timeline so rejected nominees do not continue serving indefinitely. "I ask the mayor to state publicly whether another nomination will be made," Farrar said during public comment, noting the board's June 16 rejection of a nominee and reporting that the rejected appointee continued to receive committee assignments.

Board members responded that the issue implicates state law and that some provisions are set by statute. One alderman noted the Missouri statute (RSMo 110.100) was cited and said staff and legal counsel should review whether a local ordinance could add a specific time frame without conflicting with state law. Several aldermen said the situation is rare but agreed to research other jurisdictions and bring additional information back to the board. Farrar offered to share examples of local ordinances that other Missouri jurisdictions have adopted to govern timelines after rejected appointments.

The article distinguishes between citizen concerns (Farrar's request for transparency and a local rule) and the board's response (legal review, research). No formal direction or ordinance was adopted at the meeting; aldermen said they would consider the matter further and consult legal counsel.