Council discusses appointment practice for Mayor Pro Tempore
Councilmember Gorman raised the need for a Mayor Pro Tempore; minutes note that Councilmember Woodhouse currently fills the role and quote RCW 35A.12.065 on appointment periodicity. The council typically appoints the position at its first meeting of each year.
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Councilmember Gorman said she believed a Mayor Pro Tempore should be appointed, but minutes record that Councilmember Woodhouse is currently filling the position. The minutes note state law: "RCW 35A.12.065 allows the Council to appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore biennially or periodically," and that Soap Lake typically appoints the position at the first meeting of each year.
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