HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/2005, A1 - VICE MAYOR APPOINTMENT council
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FROM: Audrey Hooper, City Clerk
SUBJECT: VICE MAYOR APPOIN WNR
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Council Member Allen Settle as Vice Mayor to serve a one-year term commencing upon
appointment.
DISCUSSION
Council Policies and.Procedures provide for appointment of the_ Vice Mayor in December and
that the appointment shall be for a one-year term on a rotational basis, the appointment going to
the next senior member. In addition, Section 408 of the City's Charter states>
The Council shall elect one of its members to be the Vice Mayor. During the temporary
absence or disability of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor shall act as Mayor Pro Tempore.:jn
case of vacancy in the office of Mayor, the Vice Mayor shall act as Mayor until such
vacancy can be filled as provided in this Charter..
A review of the past seven years indicates that Council Member Allen Settle is next in line for
the opportunity to serve as Vice Mayor:
Council Member Romero served in 1999
Council Member Schwartz served in 2000
Council Member Ewan served in 2001
Council Member Marx served in 2002
Council Member Mulholland served in 2003
Council Member Schwartz served in 2004
Council Member Ewan served in 2005
Looking to the future, the rotation would suggest that Council Member Mulholland_ would serve
in 2007 and Council Member Paul Brown in 2008.
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