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Simonton council declines to move forward on ordinance expanding mayoral appointment powers
Summary
Council discussed Ordinance 2026-09, which would amend mayoral authority to appoint and remove employees, but no motion was made and the item was tabled; council debated whether it can be repeatedly brought back without a motion.
Council considered Ordinance 2026-09 (amendments to Section 2-47 regarding the authority of the mayor to appoint and remove employees) during the June 16 meeting but took no motion and tabled the item. Minutes record a council discussion about whether an item left without a motion can be repeatedly placed before council for subsequent action.
The record does not show a vote on the ordinance or any amendments. The item remains tabled and will return to a future council agenda if brought back under council rules.
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