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Council approves first reading to codify process for filling council vacancies, leaves details to later amendment
Summary
The Clawson City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance (amended on the floor) that codifies options for filling council vacancies, including nomination/referral, consensus appointment and consideration of recent election results; members debated narrowing applicant interviews and the 30-day fill requirement.
The Clawson City Council on Aug. 5 approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 2 (Administration), Article 2 (City Council), Division 1, Section 2-39 of the Clawson Code of Ordinances to formalize procedures for filling council vacancies.
The ordinance, advanced out of the ordinance review committee, presents three procedural options the council could exercise when a council seat becomes vacant: (1) a nomination-and-referral process leading to appointment during a formal session; (2) a consensus appointment option; and (3) consideration of recent election results when making an appointment. Council approved the first reading as…
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