Discussion and possible action to establish a term length, nominate and elect a Vice Mayor.

Pursuant to Article II, Section 8 of the Peoria City Charter, the City Council shall designate one of its members as Vice Mayor, who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Council. The Vice Mayor shall perform the duties of the Mayor during his/her absence or disability.

Vice Mayors have previously been elected to serve either one or two-year terms. At the January 9, 2018 City Council meeting, Councilmember Finn was elected Vice Mayor to a one year term. An election for a new Vice Mayor and the establishment of term length is necessary. The procedure for nomination and election for Vice Mayor is:

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.

This is an annual or biannual action taken by City Council pursuant to City Charter. The elected Vice Mayor will serve in the manner prescribed in Article II, Section 8 of the Peoria City Charter.

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

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

This is a request for City Council to discuss and take action to establish term length, nominate, and elect a Vice Mayor.

There is no fiscal impact related to the election of the Vice Mayor.