SR-012709-4bCity Council Meeting: January 27, 2009
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Staff
Subject: Resolution Declaring a Vacancy on the City Council
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council adopt the attached resolution declaring a vacancy on
the City Council; that Council discuss the options and procedures to fill the vacancy, as
provided for in Section 603 of the City Charter; and, give direction to staff.
Executive Summary
Section 603 of the City Charter states, in part, that a vacancy on the City Council shall
be filled by appointment within thirty days after the office is declared vacant, and shall
Council fail to fill the vacancy, Council shall forthwith cause an election to be held to fill
such vacancy.
This report recommends that Council adopt the attached resolution declaring a vacancy.
Staff also recommends that Council open discussion regarding options and procedures
to fill the vacancy, and give direction to staff.
Discussion
On January 7, 2009, Councilmember Herb Katz passed away after many years of
devoted service to the City. The attached resolution declares Councilmember Katz'
Council seat vacant in accordance with City Charter Section 603. Once the seat is
declared vacant, Council has thirty days to fill the vacancy by appointment. If Council
fails to fill the vacancy, Council shall forthwith cause an election to be held to fill the
vacancy.
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Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
The recommendation presented in this report does not have a budget or fiscal impact.
The financial impact for a Council appointment to fill the vacancy is negligible. If
Council opts to call a special election staff will return with additional information
including financial impacts.
Prepared by: Maria M. Stewart, City Clerk
Marsha Moutrie, City Attorney
Approved:
Forwarded to Council:
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Maria M. Stewart P. ont Ewell
Director, Records & Election Services City Manager
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Reference Resolution No.
10377 (CCS).