Committee debates automatic succession bylaw for alder elevated to mayor
A committee member raised concerns about a proposed bylaw that would automatically seat the person with the most votes if an alder becomes mayor, saying the rule could force an outcome the council might not want; staff will place the item on the July 6 council agenda for public hearing.
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A committee member brought up a pending bylaw drafted by the city attorney addressing how the council would handle succession if an alder becomes mayor. The member said the draft would "have the person who has the most votes, in the election then automatically take that position" and questioned whether the council should bind itself to an automatic rule that could force an unwanted outcome in practice.
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