Early the next morning.
Dirk Carter, as the mayor, held his first government leadership meeting since taking office.
Everyone introduced themselves and got an understanding of the division of labor among the vice mayors.
The atmosphere of the meeting was as lively and harmonious as yesterday.
After an hour, the meeting ended.
Just as Dirk Carter returned to his office, the office director, Deon Lewis, followed him in and placed three folders in front of Dirk Carter, saying, "Mayor Carter, your secretary hasn't been appointed yet. Here are three preliminary lists I've selected. Would you like to make a choice?"
What they called a secretary.
Was actually just the mayor's assistant.
By policy, township officials are not allowed to have secretaries.
So, in name, it's called an assistant, just a change in terminology.
Dirk Carter tapped the files with his fingers and said, "Director Li, you can handle such small matters. Whoever you think is suitable, arrange for them."
