HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2009-12-14 #VAGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 14, 2009
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: David Carmany. City Manager /Executive Director
FROM: Linda Devine, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
SUBJECT: RE- ORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
Re- organization of City Council - Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.
BACKGROUND
Annually the City Council undergoes a re- organization to elect one of its
members as Mayor and one member as Mayor Pro Tem. The first action will be
to nominate and elect the Mayor for the coming year. The newly elected Mayor
will then preside over conducting the nomination and election of the Mayor Pro
Tem.
CITY CHARTER - SECTION 404. City Council. Presidin_g Officer, Mayor.
a) Upon the completion of the canvass of the election returns of any municipal
election at which any member or members of the City Council is or are
elected, the City Council shall meet and shall elect one (1) of its members
as its presiding officer, who shall have the title of Mayor. The Mayor shall
have a voice and vote in all its proceedings. The Mayor shall be the official
head of the City for all ceremonial purposes. The Mayor shall also act in a
liaison capacity between the City Council and the City Manager, and in
such capacity shall advise the City Manager on matters of Council Policy.
The Mayor shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may
be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council.
The Mayor shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council.
b) Mayor Pro Tempore. At the same time as a Mayor is selected, the City
Council shall also designate one (1) of its members as Mayor Pro
Tempore, who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City
Council. The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor
during the Mayor's absence or disability. (Amended 1974)
Agenda Item V
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Elect Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Attachments:
NOTED AND APPROVED:
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David Carman , City Manager
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