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Consider a memorandum/resolution electing a Mayor Pro-Tem.
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DATE: March 3, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Holli Clements, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Election of Mayor Pro-Tem
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City Charter provides for the position of Mayor Pro-Tem. The Charter provides for the Council to “elect a mayor pro tem from their number, who shall act as the Mayor during the absence or disability of the Mayor, and, if a vacancy should occur, shall become the Mayor until the next regular General Election.
Mayor Debbie Nash-King resigned from her position on February 13, 2026. With Mayor Pro-Tem Adams becoming Mayor as of February 21, 2026, a new mayor pro-tem needs to be elected amongst the members of the City Council.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to city policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
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Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
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If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
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RECOMMENDATION:
That Council consider election of a Mayor Pro-Tem.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
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