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In 2010, Psinakis began his political involvement when elected to the Athens city council alongside Nikitas Kaklamanis.In addition to working to promote a favorable image of Athens in Greece and abroad, Psinakis initiated and supported the project "For a Plate of Food" designed to provide assistance to the poor in Athens.
The second body is the Omaikhmia or Homaichmía (Ομαιχμία or ὁμοαιχμία), a 28-member group that publicly represents the party's views and positions. The President of the party acts as the spokesperson for the Omaikhmia. Members are vetted for their integrity, honesty, patriotism, and religiosity before being appointed. [64] [65]
In addition, the council elects 2 to 6 town hall committee members. In the case of mergers, local village or town councils (like communal quarters) may still exist to provide feedback and ideas to the larger governing body. Council members are elected via public election every four years on the basis of a party system.
Nov. 15—Dana Henry began her term as Athens City Council president Monday night. Henry recently sat down with the News Courier to discuss her new role. "I have a really good working relationship ...
May 27—Two Athens City Council members were sworn in at the regularly scheduled meeting Monday at the Cain Center. Place 2 Councilman Aaron Smith and Place 3 Councilwoman Sytonia Freeman were ...
Dec. 30—Meeting for the final time in 2021, the Athens City Council appointed two members to the Airport Authority Board Monday. Keno Brown and John Irvin were unanimously approved to serve on ...
The Council is headed by its president, who is chosen from among the members of the Council by the Cabinet of Greece for a term of four years. The court comprises the presiding board (the president and seven vice-presidents), 42 privy councillors, 48 associate judges and 50 reporting judges, all graduates of the National School of Judges.
Oct. 25—At its Oct. 23 Athens City Council meeting, the council named Anthony Pressnell as police chief of the Athens Police Department. By state law, the police chief is a city council appointment.