CR 2014-001 Appointment of Mayro Pro Tempore for the Year 2014January 7, 2014
P.920
IF
e!
APPOINTMENT OF
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE FOR
THE YEAR 2014
Council Report 2014-001
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to appoint Council Member Youakim
as the Mayor Pro Tempore for the year 2014.
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 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
2014.
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes: