HomeMy WebLinkAbout#05 - Acting MayorSTAFF REPORT
DATE: January 8, 2019
REGULAR
AGENDA ITEM: Acting Mayor
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
Minnesota State Statute § 412.121 reads: “At its first meeting each year the council shall choose an acting
mayor from the council members. The acting mayor shall perform the duties of mayor during the
disability or absence of the mayor from the city or, in case of vacancy in the office of mayor, until a
successor has been appointed and qualifies.”
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Who should the Council appoint as Acting Mayor?
PROPOSAL:
The City Council is asked to select an Acting Mayor on the City’s behalf, should Mayor Pearson be
unavailable or unable to attend a meeting, sign an agreement, or attend functions on behalf of the City.
OPTIONS:
Any of the four council members may be appointed acting mayor.
RECOMMENDATION:
“Move to appoint Council Member _______________ as Acting Mayor for 2017, to comply
with and fulfill all duties enumerated in Minn. Statute § 412.121 relating to selection of an
Acting Mayor.”