Agenda Item Title:
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Council Member Robinson recommending the Council adopt revisions to the policy on the Election of Council Officers.
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Presenter:
Council Member Robinson
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Description/Background:
This item was continued from December 10, 2019. The Council heard this item on January 7, 2020.
Under the Council's current policy, the election of Council officers (Chair and Vice Chair) are to occur no later than the last Tuesday in December and June for a six-month term. When a new Council Member is elected to office he or she takes the oath of office in January and therefore does not vote have a vote in the election of officers.
The attached amendments to the Election of Council Officers policy moves the elections from December to January, and from June to July. This enables new Council Members elected in November to have a vote on the election of officers.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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Motion to adopt revisions to the Election of Council Officers policy as included with this agenda item.