06/18/2025 Extraordinary Session Presided Over by Councilman Thales Silva

The Seventh Extraordinary Session of the Tabuna City Council, held on June 18, 2025, and presided over by Councillor Thales Silva, addressed critical legislative matters concerning the municipality's administration and financial planning. Due to an ongoing bidding process for the electronic voting panel, a nominal roll call was conducted to confirm the presence of councillors. The session successfully installed the Seventh Extraordinary Session and moved directly to the day's agenda, focusing on two significant draft bills. The first, Draft Bill No. 015/2025, aimed to amend Law 2610 of December 7, 2022, which governs the organization and regulation of the Tabuna Municipality Attorney General's Office. The second, Draft Bill No. 010/2025, established the budgetary guidelines for the 2026 fiscal year. Both bills were extensively discussed and approved, reflecting the council's commitment to municipal development and fiscal responsibility. The session also included statements from councillors, who highlighted community actions and commitment to the city's progress, despite political differences, before concluding with well wishes for the São João and São Pedro festivities.

Seventh Extraordinary Session Installation

The Seventh Extraordinary Session of the Tabuna City Council commenced on June 18, 2025, under the presidency of Councillor Thales Silva. Given that the electronic voting panel was undergoing a public bidding process, a traditional nominal roll call was carried out by the Second Secretary to ascertain the presence of all councillors. The roll call confirmed the attendance of 13 councillors, including one female councillor, ensuring the necessary quorum for the session to proceed. This adherence to internal regulations, specifically Articles 115 and 124 of the internal rules, allowed for the official installation of the extraordinary session. With the session formally established and no immediate administrative matters requiring attention, the proceedings promptly shifted to the day's main agenda: the discussion and voting on key draft bills.

Consideration of Draft Bill No. 015/2025

The first item on the agenda was the second discussion of Draft Bill No. 015/2025, proposed by the Executive Branch with Councillor Clodovil Soares serving as the rapporteur. This pivotal proposal sought to amend Law 2610, enacted on December 7, 2022. The existing law outlines the establishment and operational framework of the Tabuna Municipality Attorney General's Office within the state of Bahia, in alignment with the municipal organic law. The proposed amendment aimed to introduce significant changes as indicated in the bill, along with other provisions to enhance the regulatory and organizational structure of the Attorney General's Office. As the discussion required a simple majority for approval, another nominal call was initiated. Councillors were asked to voice "yes" for approval and "no" for rejection. Thirteen councillors confirmed their "yes" vote, leading to the successful approval of the project. Following its approval, the bill is now slated for sanction by the executive branch, marking a crucial step in the legal and administrative restructuring of Tabuna's municipal legal department.

Consideration of Draft Bill No. 010/2025

The second and final legislative item of the extraordinary session was the second discussion of Draft Bill No. 010/2025, also proposed by the Executive Branch. This draft bill's rapporteurs were Councillors Silas and Ronaldo Geraldo. Its primary objective was to define the budgetary guidelines for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year, along with other pertinent provisions. Unlike the previous bill, this proposal required a simple majority for approval. During the discussion phase, there were no extensive debates or objections raised by the councillors. Consequently, the presiding officer requested those in agreement to remain in their positions, indicating their assent. With no dissent observed, the project was swiftly approved. This approval signifies the municipality's proactive approach to financial planning and ensures that the financial framework for the next fiscal year is solidly established. Similar to the previous bill, Draft Bill No. 010/2025 will now be forwarded for sanction, paving the way for its implementation.

Party Leadership Statements

Following the approval of the two draft bills, the floor was opened for statements from party leaders and councillors. Councillor Danilo Freitas Santos was the first to speak, emphasizing the importance of unity and genuine concern for the population's needs. He specifically praised the collaborative efforts of Councillors Babá Cearense, Luizinho, and Delegate Silas, who recently engaged in a significant community action in the Novitabuna neighborhood. Councillor Danilo recounted how this initiative addressed the pressing needs of the residents, praising the councillors for focusing on municipal necessities rather than political maneuvering. He also mentioned receiving positive feedback from the community, highlighting the success of their unified approach. Councillor Danilo concluded by acknowledging the current political tensions but called for prayers for the people and wished everyone a good upcoming break.

I want to be brief in my speech; I want to congratulate Councillor Babá Cearense, Councillor Luizinho, and Councillor Delegate Silas, who was also at my house today. They carried out a very important action. Babá, when we went to that neighborhood today, they served the needs of those people. I will have the pleasure of sending you some audio clips from the population congratulating this work that showed unity and concern for the population. We didn't go there to play politics; we went there to see a need of the municipality, and that's why I congratulate you and all the councillors. I know that the crime today is heavy behind the scenes, things are getting intense, but we will pray for these people. May God bless us until August now, right, when everyone is on vacation.

Councillor Babá Cearense then took the floor, apologizing for his late arrival and remarking on the nature of parliamentary work. He commended Councillor Danilo for his unwavering commitment to the city, despite being in opposition to the current government, clarifying that his opposition was to the government, not to the city itself. Councillor Babá further elaborated on their recent visit to Novitabuna, where Councillor Danilo had led them to observe the state of asphalt paving and other municipal issues firsthand. He also acknowledged Councillor Danilo's commitment despite the urgent legislative deadlines for the projects. Councillor Babá extended his heartfelt congratulations to all councillors present and those absent for their participation in the initial discussions of the bills. He concluded by wishing everyone a happy São João and São Pedro, urging them to celebrate responsibly, enjoy the festivities, music, and traditional corn, while also advising caution regarding excessive mineral water and fireworks.

I want to apologize to you for the delay, but that's how parliament is. I want to congratulate Councillor Danilo for his commitment to the city, despite being in opposition to the government, but not in opposition to the city. Today he took us to the Novitabuna neighborhood to show us what is really happening with the asphalt paving, and the problems of that neighborhood. Also, for his commitment to stay for all the sessions until this agenda was closed. He knows the commitment he has to the city because he knows these projects were important; we have deadlines to meet. Congratulations on staying for the session, and congratulations to all the councillors who are here and those who couldn't come. They have their reasons, and we also congratulate them because they voted in the first discussions. Anyway, I want to congratulate everyone and wish you a good São João. Have fun in good health, dance forró, and eat lots of corn. Be careful with too much mineral water, and no fireworks either, okay? Take care.

Session Adjournment

With no other councillors wishing to speak and the legislative agenda fully addressed, the presiding officer, Councillor Thales Silva, officially declared the Seventh Extraordinary Session of the Tabuna City Council adjourned. Before concluding the proceedings, Councillor Silva extended his best wishes to all present, hoping for a happy São João and São Pedro celebration for everyone. This marked the formal end of a productive session that saw the successful passage of two crucial draft bills, demonstrating the council's commitment to the administrative and financial well-being of the municipality.

Takeaways

Legislative Efficiency: The session successfully processed and approved two significant draft bills—one amending the Tabuna Municipality Attorney General's Office organization and the other setting 2026 budgetary guidelines—demonstrating quick and effective legislative action.
Community Engagement and Unity: Councillors highlighted a collaborative community action in Novitabuna, emphasizing that their focus was on addressing municipal needs and population concerns rather than political maneuvering, showcasing a united front for the city's welfare.
Adherence to Procedures: Despite the electronic panel being unavailable, the council maintained procedural integrity by conducting a nominal roll call and adhering to internal regulations, ensuring the legitimacy and formal installation of the extraordinary session.
Commitment to Public Service: Speakers praised colleagues' dedication, especially those who stayed for the entire session to ensure the important projects were approved within deadlines, underscoring a strong commitment to their duties and the city's progress.