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Council debates easing board-service limits as recruitment lags
Summary
Council members discussed allowing residents to serve on more than one municipal board to address recruitment and quorum problems, weighing conflict‑of‑interest concerns; Mr. Kepler estimated roughly 30 expired board seats citywide.
Council members and staff discussed a policy change to allow citizens to serve on more than one municipal board or to limit service to two boards. Staff said the current ordinance prevents service on more than one board except for the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA), and that exception exists because the ZBA is regulated through state rules.
Council members raised concerns about quorum problems and inactive boards. One council member suggested a recruitment initiative, noting Anniston's population of about 21,000 could support filling many seats. A separate speaker said allowing unlimited service could create conflicts of interest. Mr. Kepler estimated "roughly 30 openings expired," reflecting the number of seats the city needs to address. Council agreed to revisit the ordinance language and review which boards remain active.
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