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File #: RS-23-083    Version: 1 Name: Election of Mayor Protem
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/26/2023 In control: City Council Workshop
On agenda: 5/16/2023 Final action: 5/16/2023
Title: Consider a memorandum/resolution electing a Mayor Protem.
Sponsors: City Council

Title

 

Consider a memorandum/resolution electing a Mayor Protem.

 

Summary

 

DATE:                     May 16, 2023                     

 

TO:                     Kent Cagle, City Manager                     

 

FROM:                     Laura Calcote, City Secretary                     

 

SUBJECT:                     Elect Mayor Protem                     

 

BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:

 

The City Charter, Article III, provides for the position of mayor protem.  The Charter directs the council to elect a mayor protem from their number, who shall act as mayor during the absence or disability of the mayor, and, if a vacancy should occur, shall become mayor until the next regular election.  Historically, the City Council has elected the mayor protem after each

general election.

 

THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

 

Elect a mayor protem this day or elect a mayor protem at a future date.

 

Which alternative is recommended? Why?

 

Elect a mayor protem this day.

 

CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:

 

Election of a mayor protem is in compliance with the City Charter.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

 

What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?

 

N/A

 

Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?

 

N/A

 

Is this expenditure budgeted?

 

N/A

 

If not, where will the money come from?

 

N/A

 

Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?

 

N/A

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That _______________________________ is hereby elected to serve as Mayor Protem for the City of Killeen.

 

DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:

 

Legal

 

ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

 

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