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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, Apri121, 2008 Page 16 Councilmember Roe suggested, that it may be in the best interest of Roseville to hire out their trained and certified best-value procurement method staff to other communities and agencies. Mayor Klausing thanked staff for their informative report. b. Discussion on Council Vacancy Mayor Klausing requested City Attorney Squires analysis of whether an ap- pointed candidate could be designated to serve only through a special election or until January 1St when an elected official would normally take office. Mr. Squires advised that it was the interpretation of both him and City Attorney Scott Anderson that the City Council could do so. However, he advised that there was an Attorney General opinion that may take an opposite approach, in their re- view in the context of accelerating a term to November rather than January, with clarification that the constitution states January 1St, thus not allowable. Mr. Squires opined that the interpretation seemed to be one of form over substance and addressed a provisional appointment, with a person elected to complete a va- cancy in term after their election. Mr. Squires advised that his office viewed the situation differently, but it was his concern that if someone were to question the validity of the action for someone not duly-appointed, and that it may be prudent to seek an Attorney General opinion to further clarify the issue and to ensure that the appointee and elected official was seated properly. Further discussion included whether an agreement with the appointee clarifying that they resign immediately following the election; appointment upfront to end at the completion of the special election; whether it was necessary to clarify for can- didates applying to fill the unexpired term of the appointment timeframe; how quickly an Attorney General opinion could be received and if it would be pro- vided prior to appointment; and noting the limited number of meetings impacted between November and January. Councilmember Ihlan opined that in an effort to keep the position public and in fairness, if an Attorney General opinion was sought, that the decision needed to be resolved as soon as possible, and that applications needed to be clear on the ac- tual term of the appointment. Mayor Klausing concurred that an Attorney General opinion be sought. Councilmember Pust concurred that candidates for appointment needed to know upfront if their appointment would be to a date certain in November or a date cer- tain in January, and that two possibilities exist at this time.