Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CREATE A “CLERK PRO TEMPORE.”
Brief Description: City Council seeks to create and define the role of a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore, who will serve in the absence or disability of the Clerk of Council.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
In the absence or disability of the Clerk of Council, the role of a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore is necessary for timely and orderly meetings of this Council. In recent meetings there was temporarily a question as to who would serve in that role, essentially as acting clerk.
It has been suggested that an administrative solution is more advisable and creates a consistent approach to the business of Council.
Timing Considerations
None
Fiscal Impact
None
Recommendation
Suggested Action
That the Codified Ordinances of Hudson be amended to create the role of Clerk of Council Pro Tempore, that the Code define the circumstances of his or her appointment, and that his or her duties and authority be established.
Submitted by,
Skylar Sutton, Council