Notice of Council Vacancy Recruitment
The City of Encinal is requesting applications from residents of Encinal to fill a vacancy on the City Council. The term will commence once a candidate is appointed by a majority vote of the City Council and will expire after the results of the general election to be held May 2025 and have been certified.
The Encinal City Council is a part-time legislative body. Encinal incorporated in 1978 and is a Type A General Law City. Council meetings are held at 6:00 PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
The timeline for filling the Council vacancy is as follows:
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024: Applications due to City Clerk by 5:00 PM
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Council vote (Regular Meeting, 6 pm)
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Swearing in after City Council Vote
Each member of the City Council shall, in addition to the other qualifications prescribed by law, be a resident of the City of Encinal for one year previous to the date of appointment, be at least 21 years of age on the date of appointment and must reside in the City of Encinal during his or her term of office and shall not be in arrears in the payment of any utility payments due to the city.
Interested residents may pick up an application form at City Hall (701 Berry St) or may download the application online at cityofencinal.com and brought in to the office.
The appointed Councilmember will have the same level of duty and privilege as all other Councilmembers,
Applications must be received by 5:00 pm, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be accepted.
Posted: July 18, 2024 @4:00 p.m.
By: City Manager/Administrator