Title
Discussion of Upcoming Vacant Council Position Recruitment Process
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss a proposed process, timeline and application for recruiting and filling the soon-to-be vacant Council Position #2.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss a proposed process, timeline and application for recruiting and filling the soon-to-be vacant Council Position #2.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, Executive, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director
Background and Analysis:
With the election of Olympia Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Bateman to the State Legislature in the November General Election, Olympia City Council Position #2 will become vacant on December 31, 2020.
The Olympia City Councilmembers are tasked with appointing a new member to serve in Position #2 until the certification of the November 2021 General Election, when the public will elect a candidate to fill the remainder of the Position #2 term. The term ends December 31, 2023.
Council will discuss and consider a proposed application and a proposed recruitment process and timeline for making the appointment.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Discuss a proposed process, timeline and application for recruiting and filling the soon-to-be vacant Council Position #2 and provide staff guidance on moving forward with the process, timeline and application as proposed.
1. Discuss a proposed process, timeline and application for recruiting and filling the soon-to-be vacant Council Position #2 and direct staff to modify the proposed process, timeline and application.
2. Do not discuss the proposed process, timeline and application.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Draft Council Appointment Process
Draft Application