DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-Wide
SUBJECT:
Interview of Applicants and Selection of up to 3 Finalists for District 1 City Council Vacancy.
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Councilmember Diego Bernal resigned as the District 1 City Council Representative. Said resignation became effective Tuesday, November 18, 2014.
On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 the City Council approved Resolution 2014-11-18-0041R acknowledging the Resignation and Vacancy.
The Office of the City Clerk accepted Applications for the Vacancy from Thursday, November 20, 2014 through 5:00 pm on Friday, December 5, 2014.
On Wednesday, December 10, 2014, Applicants will have the opportunity to make a statement on their background, qualifications to represent the District, their vision for the District, and what makes them able to represent the District effectively. The City Council may have questions for each Applicant. Applicants will be seated in a separate room until called to present before the City Council. Interviews will be conducted in the order Applications were received by the City Clerk. Following the item, the City Council will select up to 3 Applicants.
At the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2014, the Mayor and City Council may interview the selected Finalists. With at least 8 affirmative votes, the Appointment will take effect immediately. After being Sworn-In by the City Clerk, the new Councilmember will take a seat on the Dais.
The City Council may recess into Executive Session on this matter at any time.
The Appointee will hold office throughout the unexpired term ending May 31, 2015.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Councilmember Diego Bernal resigned from his place on the City Council. Said resignation became effective Tuesday, November 18, 2014.
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