CC 2016-12-13_12b Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT K. MCFALL, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN
AS MAYOR PRO TEM
DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2016
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council appoint Council Member Brown as the Mayor Pro
Tem for the next one-year period, pursuant to Council policy.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no cost or staffing impact from this action.
BACKGROUND:
At the December 10, 2002 meeting, the City Council established Policy #4, Section 1,
regarding the selection of the Mayor Pro Tem. At that time, the City Council agreed to
appoint the Mayor Pro Tem on a one-year rotational basis by seniority of those
members who have not yet served as Mayor Pro Tem. 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. In January 2014, the policy was again
modified so that newly elected and/or appointed Council Members become eligible to
serve as Mayor Pro Tem after serving on the City Council for a period of one year.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Based on the rotation, pursuant to Council Policy #4, Council Member Brown would be
the next in line for the position of Mayor Pro Tem.
ADVANTAGES:
The current process provides an orderly and fair procedure for alternating the position of
Mayor Pro Tem. The proposed recommendations are consistent with the current policy.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified regarding this item.
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CITY COUNCIL
SELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN AS MAYOR PRO TEM
DECEMBER 13, 2016
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ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Appoint Council Member Brown as the Mayor Pro Tem for the next one-year
period;
2. Do not appoint Council Member Brown and provide staff with direction on
modifications to the 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 in accordance
with Government Code Section 54954.2.
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