Published 2 months ago

[Opinion] Oakland to seek legal opinion on town councilor issue

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Councilor David Groder was promoted to assistant chief in title only as part of the vote. Councilor Don Borman was the lone dissenter, saying he thought it better to consider raises. Town charter, state law and Maine Municipal Code of Ethics say a person serving on a council should not also receive pay.

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Oakland to seek legal opinion on town councilor issue

Officials want guidance on whether it is legal for a town councilor to vote on matters involving the Oakland Fire Department if the councilor also receives pay for responding to rescue calls on an emergency basis.

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