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CC 2012-12-03_Selection of Mayor Pro Temr' MEMORANDUM TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER 9/J SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER COSTELLO AS MAYOR PRO TEM DATE: DECEMBER 3, 2012 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council appoint Council Member Costello as the Mayor Pro Tern for the next one-year period. IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: There is no cost or staffing impact from this action. BACKGROUND: At the December 1 0, 2002 meeting, the City Council established a policy regarding selection of the Mayor Pro Tern. At that time, the City Council agreed to appoint the Mayor Pro Tern on a one-year rotational basis by seniority. In 2005, the policy was modified to include additional language to address circumstances in which two members have the same tenure on the City Council. If this situation exists, the order of rotation is then based upon time served on a City Council appointed Commission and/or Committee prior to being elected to the City Council. ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: All members of the Council have served as Mayor Pro Tern. Therefore, based on the rotation and Council policy, Council Member Costello would be the next in line for the position. ADVANTAGES: The current process provides an orderly and fair procedure for alternating the position of Mayor Pro Tern. The proposed recommendations are consistent with the current policy. DISADVANTAGES: No disadvantages have been identified regarding this item. Item 9. - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL SELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER COSTELLO AS MAYOR PRO TEM DECEMBER 11,2012 PAGE2 ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration: 1. Appoint Council Member Costello as the Mayor Pro Tern for the next one- year period; 2. Do not appoint Council Member Costello and modify the established policy; or 3. Provide staff direction. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: No environmental review is required for this item. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS: The Agenda was posted in front of City Hall and on the City's website on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Item 9. - Page 2