CR 09-002 Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore,also
December 17, 2008 Council Report 2009 -002
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to appoint Council Member
Rowan as the Mayor Pro Tempore for 2009.
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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 and has the most
experience is chosen to as the Mayor Pro Tempore. Council Member Rowan has
served from 2002 through 2008, seven years, with a two week interruption in service.
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• Appoint Council Member Rowan as Mayor Pro Tempore
• Appoint another Council Member as Mayor Pro Tempore
Staff recommends alternative one, Appoint Council Member Rowan as Mayor Pro
Tempore.
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk