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Council schedules Aug. 13 interviews for vacant seat; applications due Aug. 11
Summary
The mayor announced applications are being accepted to fill a vacant Charles City council seat with a deadline of Aug. 11 at noon; a special meeting on Aug. 13 will allow council interviews and an appointment to serve until the Nov. 4 election.
The mayor announced that applications are open to fill the council seat vacated by Keith Star, with a deadline of Aug. 11 at noon. Applicants may submit forms online or pick up a paper application at 507 Court Street, the mayor said.
The council will hold a special meeting on Aug. 13 to interview candidates and is expected to select an appointee to serve only until the Nov. 4 regular city election. The mayor said anyone appointed would need to file to run in the November election if they wish to remain in office beyond that date; the council discussed that a replacement’s authority typically ends after canvassing following the election.
Council members asked staff to confirm scheduling and availability; the mayor and staff agreed the appointment would be brief (through Nov. 4) and that timelines for newly elected officials take effect after canvass results are certified.
The council did not take a final vote on a specific appointee at the meeting. The special meeting on Aug. 13 is intended for candidate interviews and a subsequent appointment decision.
