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.

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 7, 2020 City Council meeting, Councilmember Edwards was selected Mayor Pro Tem for 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.
3. If only one nomination is received for Mayor Pro Tem, the Council may vote to accept the single nomination by acclamation.

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

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