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City Council Meeting Minutes November 28, 2023 Page 9 of 11 Chief Building Official Chad Root stated the State of Colorado adopts the newest version of the National Electrical Code (NEC) every 3 years. State law requires all jurisdictions to adopt the latest electrical code as adopted by the State of Colorado within one year of the state adopting the electrical code. Staff recommends City Council adopt the 2023 National Electrical Code effective January 5, 2024 which would be 5 months after the State of Colorado's adoption of the 2023 NEC. This ensures the City is consistent with the State's adoption on the required electrical code. Public Comments — None. Mayor Pro Tern Dickinson asked if this would affect current permits. Root stated this will only apply to permits submitted after January 5. Public Comments — None. Mayor Leh closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Fahey moved to approve the ordinance; seconded by Mayor Leh. VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ACTION — PROCESS TO FILL CITY COUNCIL WARD I VACANCY Mayor Leh introduced the item. Clerk Muth stated that with the election of Councilmember Leh to the position of Mayor, the City Council now has a vacant Ward I seat. Per the City Charter, the City Council, by a majority vote, shall appoint a person who meets the qualifications to hold the office. That appointee will hold the office until the November 2024 election. She added that the City Charter does not give a specific timeline to fill the vacancy. Given the holiday season, staff suggests the Council consider advertising for the vacancy as soon as possible and closing it in mid -January to allow applicants time to gauge their interest and complete the application. Public Comment — None. Mayor Leh stated he feels there is some urgency in filling the position but with the holidays it is hard. Councilmember Hoefner stated it makes sense to take applications into January to give everyone an opportunity to apply.