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4/'19/84 Page -13- Filling the Vacancy Discussion was held whether to appoint someone Created by Councilman Woodson or hold a special election to fill the vacancy of: Councilman Woodson. Councilman Leary Inquired of the City Attorney what the time frame and procedure was for setting a Special Election. His reply was there needed to be at least a 30 day notification, for proper publication, etc. Council should give themselves a few extra days to be certain that those things can be accomplished. The registration time frame must also be met and since this is a general election year it will be difficult for the County to cut off the registrations in Ward III and register on a deferred basis. RECESS Mayor Meier called a recess at 10:30 P.M. while Attorney Rautenstraus researched the statutes regarding a Special Elections. Meeting reconvened at 10:40 P.M. Attorney Rautenstraus advised by Statute Council did have an alternative of either appointing someone or setting a Special Election. A special election cannot be called within 30 days; it can't be held within 90 days preceding a regular election; it c:an't be held within 32 days before or aftE:r the date of a primary, general, or Congressional vacancy election. Mayor Meier and Councilman Leary favored having a Special Election. Councilmembers Cus:~en, Luce, Johnson and Morris favored advE~rtising and appointing someone. Motion to Appoint Someone Councilwoman Morris moved, Councilwoman John- son seconded that we advertise for an inter- estE.d person from Ward III to be part of our City Council as part of an appointment. Motion Withdrawn After further discussion and a persuasive agrument by Councilman Leary, Councilwoman Morris withdrew her motion and Councilwoman Johnson withdrew her second. lotion for Special Election Councilman Leary moved, Councilman Cussen seconded that a special election be held