Our View: City’s failure is the process, not the person
Stop us if you’ve heard this one:
When the appointments are made to city boards, it is important that those choices are made ethically and fairly because to do otherwise erodes confidence in our city government.
Council makes court appointments
The Columbus City Council made a pair of appointments to the municipal court during Tuesday’s meeting.
Republicans blame Cruz for confirmations
Unhappy Republicans say Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has given President Barack Obama a present this holiday season — a gift certificate good for confirmation of 12 judicial appointments.
Our view: School board appointment holds promise for continued improvement
On Tuesday, the Columbus city council appointed a new member to the Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees.
Byrd, Dale reappointed to CVB board
Whirllie Byrd and Nadia Dale will remain on the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors for three more years.
City council to make 2 CVB appointments
The dynamics of the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors could change a lot — or not at all — depending on how Columbus councilmen vote on two vacant board seats Tuesday.
Our view: Council to residents: It’s none of your business
On Tuesday, the Columbus City Council will make board appointments to the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau and Columbus Municipal School District.
Not that it’s any of your business, of course.
House rejects appointed superintendents bill
Mississippi House members like elected school superintendents so much that they’re not even willing to let voters decide if they want to keep electing them.
Our view: Elected leaders do residents a disservice in choosing board members
Monday, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors chose retired businessman Lester King to represent the county on the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Trustees.
Lowndes County school board will appoint supe
Voters in the Lowndes County School District will no longer be able to vote for their school superintendent.
In a 4-1 vote, the Lowndes County School board voted to grant themselves the power to appoint the superintendent.
‘New’ council to select vice mayor, dept. heads
Although the city council that convenes for the first time tonight will include just one new council member, it doesn’t mean there won’t be some new faces and new roles.
Key city, board positions up for appointment Tuesday
Many of Starkville’s primary department heads are up for reappointment Tuesday as the incoming board of aldermen takes control of local governance.
Aldermen pass issues on to new board
Although Tuesday marked the last official meeting for current Starkville board of aldermen, city officials declined to take action on numerous issues, leaving them for the new board to deal with when it convenes for the first time in July.
Four vie for three seats on Parks board
The Starkville Board of Aldermen will consider making numerous appointments to city entities with vacancies and expiring terms Tuesday.
Council requires board appointees live within city limits
A new policy adopted by the Columbus City Council will impact those seeking appointments to numerous city boards.
Collins named National Guard leader
JACKSON — Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed retired Brig. Gen. Augustus L. “Leon” Collins as adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard.
Bryant appoints several state agency directors
JACKSON — Phil Bryant’s administration is going to look at least a little like outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour’s administration.
Columbus City Council dealing with board appointments
The Columbus City Council looks to fill some holes on various city boards tonight when it meets at 5 p.m. at the Municipal Complex.