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Depoe Bay council accepts resignation of a member; staff to advertise vacancy
Summary
The Depoe Bay City Council accepted a written resignation from a council member (member name not specified in the public record), declared it effective immediately, and directed staff to advertise and follow council rules for filling the vacancy; the council discussed timing and whether to place a replacement on the ballot.
The Depoe Bay City Council accepted a written resignation from a council member during its public meeting and directed city staff to advertise the open seat and solicit applications.
A memo presented to the council served as the formal resignation; the member had returned city equipment and staff indicated the resignation was effective immediately. The council then moved and seconded a motion to accept the resignation; the motion passed by voice vote.
City staff explained the next steps under council rules: staff will advertise the vacant position, accept applications, and return to the council to select an appointee to serve the unexpired term. The council discussion noted uncertainty about the exact length of the unexpired term; staff said they would confirm whether the appointee would serve the remainder of the term or if the position could be placed on the next election ballot.
No names were provided on the public record at the time the council accepted the resignation (the council stated the memo was received and that the departing member had turned in a laptop). The council instructed staff to prepare an advertisement and return with options for appointment or election placement at a future meeting.
