10.d Discussion on appontment of Acting Mayor
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: January 19, 2021
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, City Clerk
Re: Designate Acting Mayor
Background:
State Statute requires the Council to elect an acting Mayor at the annual meeting (first regular
meeting of the year). The acting mayor is elected among the council members and performs
the duties of the mayor during the mayor’s disability or absence from the city, or, if there is a
vacancy, until a successor has been appointed.
Chris Ness was elected to be Acting Mayor for 2020.
Issue:
Who does the Council elect as the Acting Mayor for 2021?
Proposal Details:
Council members may choose from the following: Heather Benson, Jerry Cusick, Steve
Kronmiller, or Patti Ray.