Council Appointments

Town of Fort Frances is reducing the length of times individuals can serve on town appointed boards and committees.

Councillors approved last night two-year terms from four and no one serving more than eight years in a row.

Councillor Rick Wiedenhoeft says the changes don't restrict people's ability to serve.

"If you do sit out for one year then you have the right to reapply to that committee and get back on," says Wiedenhoeft. "We're not to eliminate people from serving on committees but the possibility of sitting out for one year may give other people to get on that committee as well."

Councillor Paul Ryan says a shorter term may also help attract more people to consider serving on a committee.

The changes take effect this December

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