§ 2.01.060. Council reorganization.

The City Council shall reorganize and select one of its members as Mayor, and one as Mayor Pro Tempore, as follows:

(1)

Council reorganization. Reorganization shall occur:

a.

In even-numbered years, on the Tuesday following the general municipal election held during the month of June; and

b.

In odd-numbered years, at the first regular meeting held during the month of June; or

c.

At such other times as a majority of the Council shall so order.

(2)

The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem shall be selected as follows:

a.

No City Councilmember shall serve more than two consecutive years as Mayor;

b.

After serving as Mayor, there must be a two-year hiatus from the position before a Councilmember may serve as Mayor;

c.

The Mayor Pro Tem will ascend to the position of Mayor upon the next reorganization;

d.

The Mayor Pro Tem shall be selected in a manner consistent with the requirements of this section;

e.

No City Councilmember may be selected as Mayor without having served on the City Council for at least two years;

f.

No City Councilmember shall be required to serve as Mayor;

g.

If pursuant to the foregoing, no Councilmember is available to serve as Mayor or as Mayor Pro Tem, then the position shall be filled by majority vote of the entire City Council;

h.

Candidates for Mayor Pro Tem shall self-nominate by writing a statement of intent of not more than 100 words. Said statement shall be submitted to the City Clerk for inclusion in the agenda packet for the meeting prior to the reorganization.

(Prior Code, § 2105; Ord. No. 348 , § 2B, 8-15-2017)