CR 2013-001 Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore for the year 2013January 8, 2013 Council Report 2013-001
APPOINTMENT OF
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE FOR
THE YEAR 2013
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to appoint Council Member
Halverson as the Mayor Pro Tempore for the year 2013.
Overview
Minnesota State Statue section 412.121 and Hopkins City Charter section 2.06 states that at the
first meeting of each year the City Council shall choose a Mayor Pro Tempore. The Mayor Pro
Tempore shall serve as the presiding officer and 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 Halverson as Mayor Pro Tempore
• Appoint another Council Member as Mayor Pro Tempore
Staff recommends alternative one, appoint Council Member Halverson as Mayor Pro Tempore
for 2013.
Kristine Luedke, City Clerk