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Council forwards mayor's appointee Kevin Hall to state for Financial Planning Commission
Summary
After the Auditor of State declared Marion in fiscal emergency, the mayor nominated Kevin Hall for the city's mayoral appointment to the state-mandated Financial Planning and Supervision Commission; council added the appointment to the agenda and unanimously approved forwarding it to state authorities.
City leaders told council the Auditor of State placed Marion into fiscal emergency under ORC Chapter 118, which requires formation of a Financial Planning and Supervision Commission. The mayor said the commission will be seven members for cities Marion's size and that the mayor has the duty to appoint one member who must be confirmed by council within 15 days.
The mayor introduced his nominee and briefly outlined his background: "His name is Kevin Hall. He's a practicing attorney here in Marion..." the mayor said, noting Hall's local ties and legal experience. Council voted to add the confirmation to the agenda and unanimously approved sending the nomination to the state within the statutory window.
