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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.
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CITY COUNCIL
SELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER COSTELLO AS MAYOR PRO TEM
DECEMBER 11,2012
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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.
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