DISTRICT 1
COUNCIL VACANCY
Presented By:
Kelly B. Clancy
February 27, 2024
City Council Special Meeting
Overview 01
Recommendation 04
Nominations 02
Special Election 03
Agenda
Today
OVERVIEW
January 2
Council
provided
direction
to staff
February 5
Council created Ad
Hoc Committee
February 13
Interviews &
Nominations February 27
Special
Meeting
Nominations,
Appointment
Special
Election
Information
List of Interviewees
All interviewees are eligible for
nominations this evening
Ask for Nominations
Majority (4) wins Immediate Nomination
Vote to Appoint
Motion/Second to Appoint
Majority (4) Yes Votes
Appointed and Sworn In
No Majority for Nominees
Random Order Vote
Council Discussion on Nominees
Clerk create random voting order for
Nominees
Vote taken in random order
First Nominee to reach 4 Yes Votes Wins
Appointment
No Majority Nominee
Call for Special Election
Special Election
A special municipal election may be held
on any date specified by the Council.
City Charter
Appointment does not occur
within 60 days of vacancy
The Council shall call a special
election, at which the unexpired
remainder of the term of the District 1
office shall be filled by the voters.
Section 605 Section 250
Cal Gov Code § 36512
The election code requires Election
day be a minimum 114 days after the
call of the special election, if the City
Charter does not have a set timeline
Special Election Timeframe
March 18
Council Calls
Special
Election
114 Days After
July 10
Tuesday
July 16
Special
Election Day
March 19 -July 15
Candidates pull papers,
go through candidate
process
August 16
County
Certifies
Election
September 2
First Council
Meeting
Swearing-In
November 5
General Election
(can consolidate)
Recommendation
The council nominates and
appoints a representative to occupy
the vacant District 1 Council seat.