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Council discusses appointment practice for Mayor Pro Tempore
Summary
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.
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.
The discussion clarified practice but did not produce a formal vote or change in procedure; the matter remains governed by the council's customary timing and state statute. No personnel action was taken at the Sept. 17 meeting.
