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When an unexpected vacancy on the Commission occurs, or the member is removed from the <br /> Commission the City Clerk will take one of the following two actions: <br /> 1) Refer back to the most recent recruitment file to identify a candidate,for <br /> consideration for the current vacancy. If a candidate is identified and willing to serve on the <br /> Commission,the City Clerk will forward the application materials and a letter to the judge on <br /> behalf of the City Council. The letter will recommend deference be given to candidates <br /> indicating an avid interest in history, government, philosophy, law, literature or political science. <br /> Furthermore, understanding that wisdom and knowledge are not solely possessed by those who <br /> have acquired degrees, the city council requests each applicant be evaluated on their own <br /> merits and quality of application rather than necessitating the possession of a degree in the <br /> aforementioned fields; or <br /> 2) Prepare a detailed notice of position availability for publication once in the City newsletter <br /> and in the City's official newspaper, as required by the Charter.The application deadline will be <br /> no less than three weeks) after the estimated delivery date of the Ramsey Resident and the <br /> publication in the City's official newspaper. <br /> Procedures <br /> Ver—The City Clerk will review and update the Charter Commission web pages to ensure up- <br /> te and accurate information is posted.The web page should contain a description of the <br /> Charter Commission's role and responsibilities links to guiding documents, and membership <br /> requirements <br /> ,November-The City Clerk will publicize vacancies in the November/December issue of the <br /> Ramsey Resident,the City's official newspaper,the Community Sign,the City's website <br /> (homepage, In the News, and on the Charter Commission page), QCTV and social mediaThe <br /> announcement will provide instructions for candidates who wish to reapply or make an initial <br /> application the Charter Commission. <br /> Mid November—The City Clerk will send out a reminder via the City's website notifications <br /> software, social media, QCTV, (etc.—tbd) <br /> December-The deadline for applicants wishing to be considered for January appointment shall <br /> be the first business day of December. Completed applications will be kept on file in the <br /> Administrative Services Department. <br /> RECOMENDATIONS <br /> • The City Council wishes to preserve the distinct and separate nature of the Charter Commission. <br /> Charter Commission Policy— Draft#1 <br /> Path: G:Admin:Human Resources: Boards and Commissions: Charter Commission <br />