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CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 		Agenda Item: 27R. 


Date Prepared:  12/5/2016 Council Meeting Date: 1/10/2017
TO:Carl Swenson, City Manager 
THROUGH:
Susan J. Daluddung, AICP, Deputy City Manager 
FROM:  Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk 
SUBJECT:
Election of Mayor Pro Tem 
Purpose:

This is a request for City Council to discuss and take action to establish term length, nominate, and elect a Mayor Pro Tem.
Background/Summary:

The Mayor Pro Tem shall perform the duties of the Mayor in the absence or disability of both the Mayor and Vice Mayor. At the January 5, 2016 City Council meeting, Councilmember Edwards was elected Mayor Pro Tem to a one-year term. An election for a new Mayor Pro Tem and the establishment of term length is necessary.

 

The procedure for nomination and election of Mayor Pro Tem is as follows:

 

  1. City Council will first establish the term length by a motion and vote.
  2. Subsequently, the Mayor will open the floor for nominations. The Mayor will then state which Councilmembers have been nominated and the Council will vote by ballot which will be verbally recorded by the City Clerk.  
Previous Actions:

Since 2008, Mayors Pro Tem have been elected in the same manner as the Vice Mayor. This is an annual or biannual action taken by the City Council. 
Options:

A: Establish the length of term for Mayor Pro Tem as one year.

B: Establish the length of term for Mayor Pro Tem as two years. 

Staff Recommendation:

Discussion and possible action to establish a term length, nominate and elect a Mayor Pro Tem to serve during the absence of both the Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Fiscal Analysis:

There is no fiscal impact related to the election of the Mayor Pro Tem. 
Narrative:

The elected Mayor Pro Tem will serve in the manner prescribed in Chapter 2, Section 2-17 of the Peoria City Code. 

 

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Procedures for the Establishment of Nominations and Elections for Vice Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Contact Name and Number:  

Rhonda Geriminsky, 623-773-7340