Synopsis of Biddeford Charter Changes and Provisions
A comparison outlines the present Biddeford charter and a proposed new charter. It covers mayoral and council structure term lengths and salaries, vacancy rules with acting mayor, council roles and compensation, and powers over finance and administration. It notes appointments, elections, and organizational authority as defined by the current framework and proposed draft.
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City OF
City Council
Finance Committee
Proposed Charter Details Civil Service Shift and Mayor Terms
The proposed charter moves personnel control of the Police Department to a Civil Service Commission, shifts the Mayor and Council terms to two years, and sets the Mayor’s salary at 3500 annually. It outlines vacancy rules, referendum procedures, and the new framework for civil service administration, including a five member Civil Service Commission and a Director of Personnel.
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Police Department
Civil Service Commission
Board of Police
Civil Service
Board of City Council
Fire Department
Chater
Civil Service System
City Council
Chief of Police
Dovyon
Poissant
Biddeford Votes on New City Charter Reform
A letter advocates the new city charter for Biddeford, arguing it shifts power to voters and council, limits mayoral overreach, and introduces recall, referendum, and independent nomination paths while expanding civil service and fair salaries. It notes changes to caucus elections, primary timing, and oversight to modernize government.
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Exeample
Maeyor
Biddeford
Joseph A. Plamondon
Animal Talk Is Studied In South Africa
A South Africa research team records more than 300 wild animal sounds with special microphones and broadcasts them to study animal reactions. Early tests show lions respond differently by reserve and birds react to mating calls, raising hopes to one day converse with animals and aid game control.
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South Africa
Lappies Labuschagne
National Parks Board
Nico van der Merwe
Soliebus
Peregrine
City ordinances enacted with limited public recourse
Government enacts ordinances with no direct means for people to challenge any individual ordinance. There are no revisions mandating public hearings or public care requirements.
Induction Time Shift to 8 PM on December 1
The induction ceremony time will be changed to 8 o'clock in the evening on December 1. The event remains at the same venue and proceeds with the same program components.
Pepitone By Default Makes All-Star Seam
Joe Pepitone says he has made the All-Star team for a third straight year while Mickey Mantle jokes that everyone else had to get sick or die. Pepitone replaced Moose Skowron at first base after Skowron injured his side five days before the game.
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Pepitone
Minneapolis
Joe Pepitone
Mickey Mantle
Pep
Moose Skowron
Skowron
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