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Oct. 21 Grand Forks Bochenski Veto
Oct. 21 Grand Forks Bochenski Veto
BRANDON BOCHENSKI
MEMORANDUM
Pursuant to Grand Forks City Code § 2-0104(33), please take this as a formal notice
that I am vetoing the City Council’s action taken at their meeting on Monday,
October 19, 2020 approving and passing Ordinance Number 4776, which is
attached hereto, that sought to amend Grand Forks City Code § 6-0101(14). The City
Council’s approval and passage of Ordinance Number 4776 to amend Grand Forks
City Code § 6-0101(14) would have made the department head of the newly distinct
and separate Inspections Department a classified civil service position. This
memorandum shall serve as my veto and the reasons for my veto.
Making the position a non-classified contract benefited position will align with the
administration’s goal to increase efficiency, transparency, and accountability as well
as create flexibility with pay, benefits, and other compensation.
I appreciate the constructive dialogue and debate with the City Council on this
matter, but have concluded vetoing Ordinance Number 4776 that sought to amend
Grand Forks City Code § 6-0101(14) is appropriate for the reasons set forth in this
memorandum including the administration’s goals and desired direction.
In sum, by this memorandum, I have vetoed Ordinance Number 4776 and the
proposed amendment to Grand Forks City Code Grand Forks City Code § 6-
0101(14).
Respectfully,
Brandon Bochenski
Mayor of Grand Forks
CC:
Grand Forks City Council
Todd Feland, City Administrator
City Department Heads
Sherie Lundmark, City Clerk