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Commissioner Shirley Francis elected co‑chair of Flagstaff Indigenous Commission
Summary
The commission voted Aug. 6 to name Commissioner Shirley Francis as co‑chair after Mariah's resignation. The appointment was made by voice vote following a self‑nomination and a second; commissioners also discussed transitioning duties to support the co‑chairs.
The Flagstaff Indigenous Commission on Aug. 6 voted to appoint Commissioner Shirley Francis as the commission’s new co‑chair following the resignation of the prior co‑chair, who moved out of the area.
Commissioner Francis volunteered for the role and was nominated from the floor; the motion to appoint her was made and seconded in open session. Pro Tem Chair called for the ayes and the motion carried, with the chair congratulating Commissioner Francis on her new role. "Congratulations, Commissioner Frances, our new co chair," the Pro Tem Chair said after the vote.
Commissioners discussed handing over responsibilities and noted that the new co‑chair will work alongside Moana. The appointment was taken as an administrative action to ensure leadership continuity; commissioners praised Francis’s prior work organizing events and outreach.
