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Depoe Bay to open applications for council vacancy; review scheduled for mid-June
Summary
Following a resignation, the Depoe Bay City Council authorized staff to publicize an opening, accept applications and review candidates at a mid‑June meeting consistent with the city charter's timing rules.
The Depoe Bay City Council directed staff to open the application period for a city council vacancy created by a resignation and to publicize the opening using the city’s standard channels. Council members agreed applications will be reviewed at a mid‑June meeting.
City Recorder Kim clarified the charter requires filling the seat through appointment to the next biennial election rather than by a special election. Council discussion settled on reviewing applications at the council meeting set for June 17; staff said the application window and public notice procedures would follow the city’s normal posting practices (website, post office flyer and newspaper notice as usual).
Council members discussed timing and agreed the position would be filled for the remainder of the term until the next regularly scheduled election, consistent with the charter language. Staff will publicize the opening and accept applications through the advertised deadline ahead of the June 17 review; councilors did not vote formally on a different appointment method during the meeting.
