Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/09/2023

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Option #3 — Switches 4.5.6 & 4.5.4 Will • • • • • • • • N .. . . . . ..M . 111111 . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. ... . . r.. . . 'N - . . - . . . . . .. . . . • .. M.N.•I I Vi III V 11•111 11 11 M • 11-1 4.5.6 In the case of a vacancy where there remains less than 365 days in the unexpired term, the council may, 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. Changes Accepted: 4.5.4 If a special election has been called to fill a vacancy in an elected office of the city, and no candidates filed an affidavit of candidacy prior to the expiration of the period for filing an affidavit of candidacy, the special election shall be cancelled. In the event that such a cancellation occurs the council may, by a majority vote, appoint a successor to serve until a successor elected at a special election held pursuant to this section is qualified. 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. If a subsequent attempt to hold a special election would occur in the fourth year of the vacant term, no special election would be held. The council may appoint a successor according to Sec. 4.5.6 of this chapter. 4.5.6 In the case of a vacancy where there remains less than 365 days in the unexpired term, the council may, 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. Chapter 4 — Ramsey City Charter Section 4.5 Page 4 of 5