CR 12-002 Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore• 9!0A01' -
January 3, 2012 Council Report 2012-002
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to appoint Council
Member Youakim as the Mayor Pro Tempore for 2012.
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.
Afternntivec
• Appoint Council Member Youakim as Mayor Pro Tempore
• Appoint another Council Member as Mayor Pro Tempore
Staff recommends alternative one, appoint Council Member Youakim as Mayor Pro
Tempore for 2012.
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Kristine Luedke, City Clerk