File #: 2018-2461    Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/3/2018 In control: City Council Rules Committee
On agenda: 3/7/2019 Final action:
Title: Discussion related to procedure for selecting a new Councilmember following a vacancy on the City Council.
Attachments: 1. Resolution -appointing councilmember to vacant position - 2-7-19.pdf

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Discussion related to procedure for selecting a new Councilmember following a vacancy on the City Council.

 

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At the November meeting of the City Council Rules Committee, Councilmember Forte requested information from staff related to the selection of a new Councilmember following a vacancy on the Council.  Staff was directed to create a first draft procedure and provide it to the Committee at the next meeting.  A draft procedure is attached for discussion.

 

**Update 2-7-19:  At the January meeting of the Committee, Councilmembers requested that staff make certain changes to the procedure.  Those changes have been made and a draft resolution has been provided.

 

Presented by:  Brian W. Head, City Attorney