HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. Election of Vice-Chairperson 9 ROSEIvIOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission Meeting: August 28, 2012
AGENDA ITEM: Election of Vice Chairperson AGENDA SECTION:
Election of Vice -Chair
PREPARED BY: Eric Zweber, Senior Planner AGENDA NO. 2.
ATTACHMENTS: None. APPROVED BY: V/V
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Elect a new Vice Chairperson.
SUMMARY
Planning Commissioner Kyle Irving resigned his commission term effective May 21, 2012. Commissioner
Irving was the Vice Chairperson for the Planning Commission. Due to his resignation, the Commission
needs to elect a new Vice Chairperson.
DISCUSSION
Following is the procedure to conducting an election of a new position:
The Chairperson will begin by asking the Commission for nominations for the position of Vice
Chairperson.
Nominations do not require a "second."
After nominations are made, there should be a motion made to close the nominations.
A second is necessary to close the nominations.
The Commission needs to vote to close the nominations. Ayes /Nays are needed.
If only one nomination is made, the following motion could be used:
"Motion to elect by unanimous consent to the position of Vice Chairperson."
A second to the motion is necessary.
Ayes /Nays are needed.
If more than one nomination is made:
The Chairperson will request a show of hands for each nominee and record the votes.
Based upon the show of hands, a motion should be made by the Chairperson:
"Motion that is elected to the position of Vice Chairperson."
A second to the motion is necessary.
Ayes /Nays are needed.
RECOMMENDATION
Follow the procedures above to elect a new Vice Chairperson.