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Attachment D MEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE ROSEVILLE CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMY IHLAN SUBJECT: PROPOSED SPECIAL ELECTION ORDINANCE DATE: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JULY 23,2008, In light of the p c input we have received, I would Eke to propose the following special election ordinance. It would require a special election to fi ll any vacancy in the offices of Mayor or City Council memb�er if more than 6 months remains in the unexpired term. This would expand our existing special election ordinance to apply to all vacancies, and make clear that both Mayoral and Council vacancies are subject to special election. The special election would b�e held concurrently with the next regularly scheduled election, whether in an odd or even nu ered year. This would save the costs of a separate special election, and adopts Ramsey County's recommendations. Holding the special election concurrent with the next regularly scheduled election also allows for a special primary if necessary under the existing code. This reduces concerns a out the possi It of a low turnout special election with a large number of candidates, resulting in an election b�y a very small plurality. Proposed new language for Roseville City Code 103.06(B): A special election shall b�e held to fill a vacancy in the offices of Mayor or City Council men er if more than six (6) months remains in the unexpired term. The special election, including a special primary if required under Roseville City Code §103.01(B , shall e held concurrently with the next regularly scheduled primary and general elections held in the city, whether in an odd numbered or even numbered year.