SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Declaring a Vacancy on the Town Council
Body
DEPARTMENT: Administration
Department
PRESENTER(S): Debbie Stamp, Town Clerk
First Name Last Name, Title
POLICY ISSUES:
Adherence with Town of Erie Home Rule Charter for Town Council Vacancy.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve Resolution 24-085 which declares a vacancy on Town Council.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
On May 3, 2024, Council Member Ari Harrison submitted his resignation from Town Council with an effective date of May 15, 2024.
Pursuant to Section 2.06(2) of the Town's Home Rule Charter, the Town Council must now declare a vacancy. It reads as follows:
Section 2.06(2)
At the first Town Council meeting following receipt of such resignation, following an election with an insufficient number of candidates, or following the circumstances that disqualify the Mayor or Council Member from holding office, Town Council shall declare a vacancy.
Section 2.06(4)(a) of the Town's Home Rule Charter provides for when and how the vacancy shall be filled.
Section 2.06(4)(a)
If a vacancy in the office of Council Member is declared on or after the May 1st immediately preceding the next regular municipal election, the seat shall remain vacant until a successor chosen by the electors at the next regular municipal election duly takes office.
Based on these two sections of the Town’s Home Rule Charter, the position shall remain vacant until filled during the November 5, 2024, Coordinated Election.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Effective Governance
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 24-085; Harrison Vacancy
2. Ari Harrison - Resignation