On Tuesday, the newly elected Board of Commissioners restored the balance of power to Covington’s City Hall during their first meeting, based on a recommendation of the new mayor.
It was the first meeting for the new governing body.
The Board of Commissioners established new rules for governing the business of the Commission and setting agendas.
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer presented the rules to the public during the Commission meeting and explained their significance.
Joe Meyer
Based on recommendations from the Kentucky League of Cities the new rules set the tone for a successful Commission and reaffirm the legislative and executive powers vested in the Board of Commissioners.
The rules are organized around the following principles, the mayor showed in a PowerPoint presentation:
Informed Decision Making
True Transparency
Citizen Participation
Efficiency
The new rules include courtesy to citizens who come to speak to the commission. Public Comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting, say the rules, and each speaker is enttled to a maximum of three minutes. Questions asked during this order will be answered at a later date.
“The new rules are intended to provide guidance and to insure that each Commission meeting maintains order and completes the business at hand in a professional, successful and constructive manner,” said Meyer.
“I appreciate the thoughtful consideration of my fellow Commissioners. I look forward to our continued cooperation as we work to serve the people of Covington.”
See Meyer’s full presentation here.
2017 Board of Commissioners Legislative & Caucus Meeting Dates
Additionally, the Mayor and City Commission approved the scheduling of the City’s 2017 Board of Commissioners legislative and caucus meetings.
Meetings will take place at City Hall, 20 W. Pike Street, on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. To view a complete list of meeting dates, click here.
The next caucus meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, and the next legislative meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17.
The mayor and commissioners will take a public oath and celebrate their inauguration at an event on Friday at the Carnegie Arts Center from 6-9 p.m.
In addition to the mayor, Commissioner/Mayor Pro Tem-elect Michelle Williams, Commissioner-elect Timothy Downing, and incumbent Commissioners Bill Wells and Jordan Huizenga will be sworn in.
The inauguration ceremony will take place at 7 p.m.
Bexion Pharmaceuticals Chairman of the Board and former Covington Mayor Chuck Scheper will serve as the Master of Ceremonies, and retired Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Donald Wintersheimer will issue the oath of office for the inauguration.
The ceremony includes a cash bar and light appetizers.
From the Mayor’s office
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