Title
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO HOLD A SPECIAL ELECTION CONCURRENT WITH THE REGULAR GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, TO FILL THE VACANT AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER POSITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3.11 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: Pursuant to Council direction at the meeting of May 5, 2020, this Resolution calls for a Special Election on November 3, 2020, to fill the vacant Council position due to Dr. Williams’ resignation.
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Legislative History
Motion No. 20-0073, directing staff to prepare a Resolution for action at the Council meeting on June 2, 2020, calling for a Special Election to be held concurrently with the regular General Election on November 3, 2020, to fill the vacant seat on the City of Hudson City Council for the duration of its unexpired term; and declaring an emergency; passed May 5, 2020.
Purpose & Explanation
At-Large Councilman Williams resigned his position, effective March 20, 2020, and the remaining Council members were unable to make an appointment by the May 20, 2020, deadline to fill the vacancy, for which the unexpired term ends December 7, 2021.
Pursuant to Charter Section 3.11, Vacancies:
Any vacancy in the Council shall be filled temporarily by appointment by a majority of the remaining members of the Council, and then by the voters for the remainder of the term at the next regular Municipal election, unless that election occurs within sixty (60) days, the period necessary to allow time for candidates to file, then at the subsequent regular Municipal election. The term of the person chosen at such election to succeed such appointee for any unexpired term shall begin at the first regular Council meeting in December following the election and shall continue for the remainder of such unexpired term. If the Council fails to fill a vacancy within sixty (60) days, a special election will be called by Council. However, the term of a member shall not be lengthened by resignation and subsequent appointment. Any vacancy in the office of President of Council shall be filled by a member elected by the majority of the members of Council.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
X Supplemental Appropriation Required (101-7100-52380 Dues & Fees, $5,028.00 estimated)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes, this Resolution would be effective immediately to allow for filing with the Summit County Board of Elections and for providing ample time for interested electors to collect required signatures and submit petitions for their candidacy in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends passage of this Resolution, calling for a Special Election on November 3, 2020, to fill the At-Large Council vacancy.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Elizabeth Slagle, Clerk of Council