DATE: December 13, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Manager
SUBJECT
Title
Council Vacancy Process: Adopt a Resolution Approving a Process for Filling a Two-Year Term City Council Vacancy
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Recommendation
That the Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) affirming a process for filling the unexpired term of Council Member Mark Salinas; and calls for a Special Election if appointment process is unsuccessful.
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SUMMARY
The recent November General Municipal Election encompassed two races for vacancies for three positions on the Hayward City Council: Mayor and two (2) Council Members. Council Member Salinas will take his seat as Mayor effective December 13, 2022, which will create a two-year vacancy on the Council. Section 501 of the City’s Charter requires that the Council either fill the vacancy or proceed with a special election within 30 days following the occurrence of the vacancy. This report outlines the suggested process for appointing a Council Member to fill the anticipated vacancy resulting from Council Member Salinas becoming Mayor. The new Council needs to make a decision this evening regarding conducting an appointment process or calling for a special election.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Sample Application Form