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Council opens applications to fill vacant elected city clerk seat; appointment deadline set for April 1
Summary
After the elected city clerk resigned, the council directed staff to open applications for the vacancy and agreed to consider appointment at the council's April 1 meeting; council said any conditional appointment must meet municipal residency and voter-registration requirements.
The Livingston City Council directed staff to open applications to fill the vacant elected position of city clerk and to bring candidate materials back for council consideration at the April 1 meeting.
Council staff explained that the elected city clerk resigned on Feb. 4, creating a vacancy. Under California Government Code procedures for elective office vacancies, the council has 60 days to appoint a replacement or call a special election. Staff recommended opening an applications window and returning to the council with candidates before the 60‑day deadline.
Council agreed to open the application period beginning March 19 and continue accepting applications through April 1, 2025. The council approved language making any appointment conditional on verification that the selected candidate meets the municipal code requirements to hold the elected office, such as residency and registered‑voter status. City staff said the council could appoint a qualified resident to fill the remainder of the term; an appointment would run until the next regular election (2026). The council voted 5–0 to open the application process and agendize the appointment for April 1.
The council asked staff to publicize the opening widely and to return candidate materials for council review. Staff also advised that if no qualified applicants come forward, the council remains authorized to make an appointment but must verify statutory and municipal eligibility before finalizing any appointment.
