Sequoyah County District Attorney Richard Gray announced last week that the reason charges were dropped against the Gore mayor and city council member who were arrested in March for allegedly violating the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act is because an agreement of understanding has been reached.

Gray said he met with attorneys for the City of Gore to work out an amicable resolution outside the criminal justice system.

Gray said an agreement was reached wherein the parties will sign a Memorandum of Understanding. The memorandum reads that Gray's office will dismiss the charges providing Mayor Larry Pack and Belinda Madding, council member, comply with the laws of the State of Oklahoma in all future public official activities.

Pack and Madding were not available for comment.

"I am pleased to be able to reach an understanding, so early into this case," Gray said.

Pack and Madding were facing several misdemeanor charges before the Sequoyah County District Attorney's Office moved to dismiss the case.

Pack and Madding were charged with two counts of violating the Open Meetings Act. Madding was also charged with one count of dual office holding.