Laserfiche WebLink
Mr. Bill Malinen <br />February 28, 2008 <br />Page 2 <br />Mayor Klausing, the a Councilmember, was elected Mayor,, However, by its terms it is <br />.At Hity of o�ffice " <br />limited to vacancies due to incompatim issues. <br />Any person that is eligible for election to the vacant office may be appointed. A City <br />Council is not required to appoint a person that ran in the last election. A resigning, <br />Councilmernber may not vote on the appointment of his or her successor. See Minn. Stat. <br />§ 415.05. In the event that there is a tie vote on -filling a vacanc,y, the Mayer has the authority <br />to make the appointment without Council approval. In doing this, the Mayor may choose any <br />person eligible for the office and is not limited to, the persons considered by the Council. <br />The above sure .r is an overview of the procedure that is required by State Statutes. <br />Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions or comments, concerning this <br />matter. <br />Regards, <br />,Jay 4'. Squ res, <br />MM-1 <br />RR K' # 115896 <br />