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A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE FOR THE MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN AN ALDERMAN POSITION
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro Mayor and City Council have established Rules of Order and Procedure under which they operate; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to establish a written procedure to be followed when filling a vacancy in an alderman position.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE BE ADDED TO THE RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE FOR THE MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO:
FILLING A VACANCY IN AN ALDERMAN POSITION
If a vacancy occurs in an Alderman position, the City Council is authorized to fill that vacancy. If there are two years or less left in the term of the position which is vacant, the position shall be filled by a vote of the sitting Alderman. If, however, there are more than two years left in the term of the position which is vacant, the position shall be filled by a special called election and a vote of the citizens. If there is a reason that would make it impractical to hold a special election, a two thirds vote of the sitting alderman can determine that the position be filled by a vote of the alderman, no matter the length left in the vacant term.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of May, 2014.