Council Handbook
Update June 2024
Presented To:
City Council
Presented By:
Kelly B. Clancy
Direction from Council
Use of Vice Mayor Title
Council Handbook Update
At its first regular meeting in January of each year, the Council must designate one of its members as Vice Mayor to serve for one year and until a successor is elected and qualified. In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor shall possess and perform the powers and duties of the Mayor. (Sec. 310, City Charter)
During an election year an incumbent running for San Leandro City Council office shall not be appointed Vice Mayor. If a
Councilmember is running for re-election while serving as Vice Mayor, they are subject to automatic immediate resignation from the position. No Councilmember may announce they are running or pull nomination papers while they serve as Vice Mayor.
If a Council Member is running for San Leandro City Council office, the ballot designation shall not include the words Vice Mayor.
SELECTION AND
ROLE OF THE
VICE MAYOR
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Councilmember Comments and Recommendations
Vice-Mayor Rotation based on seniority
Seniority is defined as the date sworn into office
If two Councilmembers have equal seniority, option to
defer nomination. If more than one member remains,
random name draw to establish seniority that year.
VM title only used while conducting official business
Shall not be used use on ballot or election materials
Should this policy be violated then council shall consider removal of the vice mayor
Council to discuss what happens when the rule is violated
1.How Vice Mayor is selected
2.How Vice Mayor title may be used
3.What happens if the rule is violated
Staff Recommendation
Council to Decide
Thank You
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