NEWS
Saint Jo City Council to tackle mayor issue
The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on March 18 in Saint Jo City Hall.
Notice of Executive session
A. Section 551.071 Attorney Consult – Consultation with attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act regarding resignation of the mayor or council member and the appointment of replacements and roles and duties of the mayor and city council.
B. Section 551.074 Personnel Matters – deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer, re: Mayor.
Reconvene into open session
2. Take action, if any, on matters discussed in executive session.
3. Discussion and possible action to accept resignation letter from Tom Weger resigning his position as mayor of the City of Saint Jo, Texas.
4. Discussion and possible action to appoint an individual to serve as mayor.
5. Discussion and possible action to appoint an individual to serve as a council member.
This agenda was reportedly posted at 5 p.m. on March 15 at Saint Jo City Hall.
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The Montague County Commissioner’s proclaimed June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month during its Tuesday session.
The court faced a brief agenda following the Memorial Day holiday. Kimberly Davis of the Adult Protective Services team for Montague and Clay County presented the proclamation. Working and living in Montague County, she said they handled 1,756 total cases last year and of those 162 were investigated in Montague County.
Davis explained elder abuse comes in many forms both physical, mental and financial, impacting men and women, old and younger and from all ethnic and economic backgrounds. Commissioners approved the proclamation and thanked Davis for her work.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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