Disciplinary procedures by Mayor Melinda Mitchell against city employees must be reviewed by the council, according to city attorney Allan Durand. The issue has caused heated disagreements between Mitchell (left) and council members, including councilman Craig Prosper (right).(Karl Jeter)
Mayor’s authority clarified at Sept. 3 council meeting
The city council proceedings were a bit more orderly last Tuesday, Sept. 3, as respective duties and powers of the mayor and council were clarified by City Attorney Allan Durand.
Mayor Melinda Mitchell sought to revisit several rulings made after her failed attempt to abruptly adjourn the council’s Aug. 19 meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Craig Prosper had continued the meeting as acting mayor after Mitchell and council members Juma Johnson and Edmond Joseph left the chambers and completed most of the remaining agenda items.
