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Springfield council adopts new vacancy procedure after hours of debate
Summary
The Springfield City Council on Feb. 4 approved an ordinance amending city code to establish a public process for filling vacancies in the offices of mayor, city treasurer and city clerk, passing the measure 5-4.
The Springfield City Council on Feb. 4 approved an ordinance amending city code to establish a public process for filling vacancies in the offices of mayor, city treasurer and city clerk, passing the measure 5-4.
The ordinance requires the city to post a notice of vacancy that includes eligibility requirements, sets a minimum application period of 13 calendar days after posting, authorizes the deputy treasurer and deputy city clerk to serve as interim officers during the application process, and allows the City Council to appoint an interim official if no deputy or mayor pro tem is available.
Council members said the change is intended to make future vacancy fills more transparent after a contentious 2024 appointment. Alderwoman Notriano, one of the ordinance sponsors, said the procedure is meant to let the public weigh in: "I…
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