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Move Qualifications Out

Of Charter, Panel Says

Residency Requirement Remains in Charter

Council Member Melissa Nicosia, Second Ward, explains why she believes the qualifications for the City Manager should be removed from the charter. Former mayor David Brenner listens. (Ian Austin/AlOTSEGO.com)
Council Member Melissa Nicosia, Second Ward, explains why she believes the qualifications for the City Manager should be removed from the charter. Former mayor David Brenner listens. (Ian Austin/AlOTSEGO.com)

By LIBBY CUDMORE • for www.AllOTSEGO.com

ONEONTA – Mayor Herzig's ad hoc Charter Review Committee last evening proposed removing the qualifications for the city manager from the charter, putting them in a job description, like all other positions.  That would allow Common Council to change them by a majority vote.

"No other job has their requirements outlined in the charter," said Committee member and Council member Melissa Nicosia, Second Ward.  "I think the Common Council should determine what the qualifications are based on their needs.  This allows the position to evolve."

"Who knows what will work 10 years from now?" asked Committee member David Martindale.

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