ATTACHMENT 2 CITY COUNCIL PROTOCOLS
ROLES OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
ROLE OF MAYOR/VICE MAYOR
The Mayor and Vice Mayor serve at the pleasure of the City Council, with the Vice Mayor authorized to possess and perform the duties of the Mayor in the absence of the Mayor.
It is important to note that the Council acts as a body. no member has any extraordinary powers beyond those of other members. While the Mayor and Vice-Mayor have some additional ceremonial and administrative responsibilities, all members are equal with regard to voting and in other significant areas.
City staff has researched other cities protocols and have provided the attached table for consideration.
Of Note: The Ad Hoc Committee has recommended the continued use of the current City of Sebastopol Mayor ad Vice Mayor with the additions as highlighted in yellow.
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