Council moved to dispense with the charter's requirement for a full reading and to read the proposed motion by title only, citing section 4.05 of the Charter of the City of Canfield. The motion to dispense with full reading was moved by Missus Burnett and seconded by Mr. Tisch; the council approved the motion by roll call.

Council then voted on a motion to appoint a standing acting manager for periods when the city manager is absent. The council described the appointment as a succession list so that the city does not have to hold a special meeting each time an acting manager is needed. The motion to appoint an acting manager was read and moved by Mr. Graham and seconded by Mr. Dreyfus; the council approved the appointment by roll call.

Councilors commented that the annual action establishes an existing succession process and will allow staff continuity during planned or unplanned absences; no further policy changes were made during the meeting.