Agenda Item: 3
Prepared By: Joan Taylor, City Clerk
Business: Discussion
Department: Executive
Subject:
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Selection of Three (3) Finalists for the City Council Appointment - Joan Taylor, City Clerk
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BACKGROUND:
On May 16, 2024, Councilor Greg Folley announced his resignation from the Marco Island City Council to the City Clerk . His resignation was effective November 5, 2024.
Section 3.05(3) of the City Charter provides the following process for filling a council vacancy: "If the remainder of the unexpired term is 28 months or less, the remaining Council Members shall, within sixty (60) days following the occurrence of such vacancy, by majority vote of the Council Members, appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term."
Councilor Folley's term was set to expire in November 2026. Twenty-four (24) months of Councilor Folley's term is left vacant based on his November 5, 2024, resignation. A replacement member shall be appointed by the City Council within sixty (60) days following the occurrence of the vacancy, which is no later than January 6, 2025.
During the November 18, 2024 City Council meeting, Council members agreed to fill the vacancy through an application process which will include interviews by Council members with a vote for appointment.
Below is a summary of the process:
1. Applications accepted November 6, 2024 and extended to Friday, 5:00 pm on November 22, 2024
2. At a Special called City Council meeting on December 2, 2024, Councilmembers will narrow down applications (by paper ballot voting) to three (3) finalists. Councilors will provide their top 3 choices (nominating 3 different names) with the initial round of voting. The individuals with the highest number of votes will be the finalists. Note, individuals do not need to receive a majority of votes to be a finalist; the highest number of votes will determine the finalists. Voting will continue until 3 finalists have been identifie...
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