Council debates codifying pro tem and co-chair nomination process
Councilwoman Durham proposed a substitute to Ordinance 26-108 to require the council president to solicit nominations by email at least 10 days before relevant meetings while preserving a narrow floor-nomination option for exceptional cases; counsel clarified the substitute's intent and members discussed preserving fairness for incoming members.
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Councilwoman Durham introduced a substitute to Ordinance 26-108 aimed at clarifying procedures for selecting committee co-chairs and the president pro tem following November elections. She said the change would standardize notice so incoming members have an opportunity to participate in leadership votes.
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