Item Coversheet

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COMMUNICATION
AGENDA DATE:January 28, 2020
SUBJECT:

Declare a Vacancy in the Position of Mayor on the Allen City Council.

STAFF RESOURCE:

Shelley B. George, City Secretary

ACTION PROPOSED:

Declare a Vacancy in the Position of Mayor on the Allen City Council.




BACKGROUND

On December 9, 2019, Mr. Terrell filed as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner and had effectively resigned his position as Mayor on the Allen City Council.  His resignation is in accordance with Section 7.04(5) of the Allen City Charter which states  "Should the mayor, a member of the city council or any appointed member of a council-appointed commission, committee or study group become a candidate for any elective public office other than the office presently held, such candidacy shall constitute an automatic resignation of such office."


MOTION

I make a motion to declare a vacancy in the position of Mayor on the Allen City Council.