Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/09/2023

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Current Chapter 4 —Nominations and Elections Section 4.5 after Ordinance #23-05 was passed, highlighted sections remain unchanged after the recent update Sec. 4.5 — Vacancy of municipal elected office. 4.5.1 In the event that a vacancy in an elected office of the city occurs with 365 days or more remaining in the term of the vacated office, a special election shall occur on the date established by the City Council per Minn Stat. §205. 10, as the same may be revised, amended or recodified, to elect a successor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the office vacated. 4.5.2 A person elected at a special election held pursuant to this section to fill the balance of the unexpired term shall take office immediately after being qualified. 4.5.3 The procedure at such election shall conform as nearly as practicable to that prescribed for other municipal elections under this Charter. 4.5.4 In the case of a vacancy where there remains less than 365 days in the unexpired term, the council shall, by a majority vote, appoint a successor to serve for the remainder of said term. In the case of a tie vote of the council, the mayor, or acting mayor if the office of mayor be vacant, shall make the appointment from the candidates involved in the tie vote. 4.5.5 If two or fewer candidates file an affidavit of candidacy, the special primary election shall be canceled and the special general election may be moved up to the primary date with Council approval. If this option is utilized, it must be noted on the resolution calling for a special election. 4.5.6 If there are insufficient numbers of candidates in a regular or special election to fill expiring or vacated municipal offices, the city council shall fill said offices by appointment until the next regular municipal election. In the case of a tie vote of the council, the mayor shall make said appointment from the candidates under consideration. Chapter 4 — Ramsey City Charter Section 4.5 Page 1 of 5