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Council sets special meeting April 14 to appoint interim mayor; city attorney says charter restriction does not bar former elected officials from appointment
Summary
After legal clarification about Charter Section 25, the Riviera Beach City Council scheduled a special meeting for April 14 to select an interim mayor from applicants, set applicant and public comment times, and clarified deadlines for the appointment process.
The Riviera Beach City Council on Wednesday set a special meeting for April 14 at 6 p.m. to appoint a resident to fill the vacant mayor’s seat and adopted rules for the selection process after receiving legal guidance on a charter restriction that some residents cited as disqualifying recent former elected officials.
The clerk reviewed the timetable posted for the vacancy: the city accepted letters of interest, resumes and proof of residency beginning Wednesday, March 26 and will accept submissions through Friday, April 4 at 5 p.m.; the clerk will hand‑deliver the compiled applications to council on Tuesday, April 8; and the council must appoint a mayor by April 30 under the charter timeline for filling vacancies.
A number of residents asked whether Charter Section 25 — a provision that…
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