CR 2004-005 Appointment Of Mayor Pro Tempore
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December 23. 2003 Council Report 2004-05
APPOINTMENT OF MA VOR PRO TEMPORE
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to appoint Council
Member Johnson as the Mayor Pro Tempore.
Overview
The Hopkins City Charter requires that a Mayor Pro Tempore be appointed each
. year. The Mayor Pro Tempore acts as the presiding officer and as Acting Mayor of
the Council in the absence of the Mayor.
Primary Issues to Consider
. Who should serve as the Mayor Pro Tempore
Traditionally the Council Member who has served the longest is chosen.
Alternatives
. Appoint Council Member Johnson as Mayor Pro Tempore
. Appoint another Council Member as Mayor Pro Tempore
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Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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