4.10.030 Vacancy.
A. (Repealed)
B. A vacancy occurs during a member’s term when:
1. A member is removed for good cause by the Mayor with the majority approval of the Council. Good cause shall be as determined solely by the Mayor and the Council and shall be stated with each removal action;
2. A confirmed appointee fails to qualify and assume the duties of the office within thirty (30) calendar days of confirmation;
3. A board member departs from the City intending to remain outside of the City for ninety (90) calendar days or more or an indefinite amount of time;
4. A board member submits a resignation accepted by the Mayor; or
5. The board member is absent from more than three consecutive regular board meetings, or more than 25 percent of meetings in a calendar year, and the respective board requests the removal, in writing, to the Mayor.
C. In the event that a vacancy is created on a board, during a member’s term, the Mayor shall promptly act to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.
1. If the remainder of the term is less than three months, the new member shall be appointed for the remainder of the term plus the next full term.
D. A vacancy occurs on a board at the expiration of a member’s term when:
1. The member has reached the maximum number of terms;
2. The member does not wish to be reappointed;
3. The member no longer meets the qualifications for the board; or
4. The member does not qualify for reappointment per RMC 4.10.035.B.
E. Vacancies will be filled following an open application process and will be advertised on the City’s website, through a press release, and other outreach methods as appropriate. The application period will remain open for a minimum of two weeks unless a longer minimum period is required by law. All interested candidates must submit an application to be eligible for consideration. (Ord. 3115 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2581 § 3 (part), 2011).