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Mayor removes donated recording device after announcing revocation at Runnells work session

City of Runnells City Council · May 18, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Hickman verbally revoked a recording device he had previously donated to the city and removed the device from City Hall following adjournment; council also directed staff to explore audio/video retention policy examples with ICAP.

During the May 18 work session, Mayor Hickman announced a verbal revocation of a recording device he had previously donated to the City of Runnells and removed the device from City Hall after the meeting adjourned. The minutes record that the device was removed by Mayor Hickman following adjournment.

Council discussed the city’s audio/video retention policy and assigned Phillips to reach out to ICAP for sample policies and guidance. Hawkins recommended appointing a Mayor Pro-tem as soon as possible in the minutes, but no formal appointment was recorded at this meeting.

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