SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE AUTOMATIC VACANCY PROVISION UNDER SECTION 2.32.20 OF MUNICIPAL CODE DUE TO MATERNITY LEAVE

Recommendation:

That the City Council consider the request

Background:

Planning Commissioner, Carol Schwartz, has asked that City Council waive requirements for automatic vacancy due to maternity leave expected from April to June. Under Section 2.32.20 of the Municipal Code, two absences from regularly scheduled meetings of any member within one calendar quarter, and/or four absences from regular meetings within one calendar year creates an automatic vacancy, with no distinction between excused or unexcused absences. The automatic vacancy is not to be effective until Council receives notice and fails to waive application of this provision. The City Council may waive application of this section upon its own motion.

Commission Schwartz has indicated that she will likely miss two Commission meetings and is requesting City Council consideration to waive the above requirement.

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