Title
Discuss candidates and consider a potential resolution appointing a Councilmember to fill the unexpired term for the Councilmember at-large vacancy.
Summary
DATE: June 13, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Holli Clements, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Appoint a Councilmember to fill the unexpired term for the Councilmember at-large vacancy.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
A Councilmember at-large seat became vacant following the City Council’s acceptance of Councilmember Ken Wilkerson’s resignation. Section 26 of the City Charter provides that a vacancy on the Council shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Council. The person selected must meet all the qualifications of Section 23 of the Charter. The person selected will fulfill the unexpired term, which will be from the date of appointment to the election in May 2024.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Section 26 of the City Charter requires a vacancy to be filled under these circumstances.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This action complies with the City Charter and state law.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
Councilmembers are compensated at $250 per month.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
Recurring.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in the General Fund City Council accounts 010-0101-412.40-10 through 010-0101-412.40-89.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council approve the appointment of ________________ to the City Council to complete the remaining term for the Councilmember at-large vacancy.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
N/A