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Discussion regarding the Procedure to Appoint a City Council Member
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Whereas, the City Council Rules of Procedure, Article IV, Council Officers & Duties, Section .04 (c) Filling a Council Vacancy, states that the Council shall draw up an application form that contains relevant information to answer set questions posed by the Council; and
Whereas, Section .04 of the Rules further states that the application forms will be used in conjunction with an interview of each candidate to aid the Council's selection of the new Council Member; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council establishes the application process to fill the current City Council Vacancy as follows:
1. Interested Candidates are to submit the following application packet which must be received by the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2014:
a. New Updated City Candidate Questionnaire
b. Resume - 2-page maximum
c. Provide written responses (up to 300 words each) to three questions provided
2. The interview process will consist of a series of questions and answers between City Council and the candidates
Be It Further Resolved, that pursuant to Article IV, Council Officers & Duties, Section .04 (b) the City Clerk has published a notice of vacancy and procedure for applying;
Be It Further Resolved, that the interviews and selection will involve one or more dates, including January 5, 2015 and a date to be determined.