AUBURN — The Androscoggin County commissioners have proposed a settlement to the county municipalities one day after voters strongly supported an amendment to the county charter that commissioners say “reaffirmed” their authority over the budget process. “The voters have now spoken with overwhelming support for the solution the board of commissioners proposed,” wrote Beth Bell, […]
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Androscoggin County charter vote wins approval
LEWISTON — An amendment to the Androscoggin County Charter appeared headed for approval Tuesday, with all but the towns of Livermore and Livermore Falls reporting election results. The unofficial tally was 12,186 to 5,546. The amendment is aimed at resolving the issue of who has final say over county salaries, the County Commission or the […]
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Androscoggin County commissioners refuse to join important discussion
The municipal officials and citizens of Androscoggin County want answers to two simple questions: • Has the county violated its charter by paying salaries and providing benefits to county commissioners that were not approved by the county Budget Committee? • Is the county complying with state law in how its budget is adopted? Those are […]
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Androscoggin charter amendment doesn’t deserve public’s support
Under the 2012 Androscoggin County Charter, voted on and approved by the citizens of the county, the county Budget Committee must approve the commissioners’ salary and benefits. The process outlined in the charter prevents the obvious conflict of interest in having commissioners set their own salary and benefits. In the last cycle, the Budget Committee […]