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(A) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
CITY. The City of Aurora, County of St. Louis, State of Minnesota.
GENERAL ELECTION. An election held at regular intervals on a day determined by law or charter at which the voters of the state or any of its subdivisions choose by ballot public officials or presidential electors.
SPECIAL ELECTION. An election held at any time to fill vacancies in public offices.
VACANCY. A vacancy occurs for the reasons stated in M.S. § 351.02 or other state law.
(B) Appointment to vacancy. Pursuant to M.S. § 412.02, Subdivision 2a, a person shall be appointed to fill the vacancy until the special election is held and the winner of the special election is qualified to take office.
(C) Special election timing. If a vacancy occurs and a special election to fill the unexpired term is required pursuant to M.S. § 412.02, Subdivision 2a, and there are more than 365 days until the next general election, then the special election to fill the vacancy shall be held prior to the general election, but no later than 90 days after the date of the vacancy.
(Ord. 88, passed 2-15-2022)
OFFICIALS
(A) Pursuant to the authority granted by M.S. § 412.591, as it may be amended from time to time, the offices of the Clerk and Treasurer shall be, and hereby are, combined in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer and thereafter the duties of the Treasurer and Clerk shall be performed by the Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer.
(B) In conformance with the laws of this state, there shall be an annual audit of the city’s financial affairs by the State Auditor or a public accountant in accordance with minimum procedures prescribed by the State Auditor.
(1989 Code, § 2.08)
(A) Position created. The position of Deputy City Clerk is hereby created.
(B) Delegation of duties. A portion of the bookkeeping duties, as may be determined from time to time, performed by the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer, is hereby delegated to the Deputy City Clerk.
(C) Bond. The Deputy City Clerk shall furnish a fidelity bond conditioned on the faithful exercise of his or her duties. In lieu of the individual bond the Council may provide for a blanket bond, furnished by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state, and covering the position and duties of the finance officer. Premiums on either of the bonds shall be paid from city funds.
(1989 Code, § 2.09)
Salaries of the Mayor and Council are hereby fixed as follows, which amounts are deemed reasonable.
(A) The monthly salary of the Mayor shall be $300.
(B) The monthly salary of each Council member shall be $200.
(C) The salaries provided for herein shall be effective January 7, 2002.
(1989 Code, § 2.11) (Ord. 155, eff. 10-10-1990; Ord. 38, 2nd Ser., passed 10-2-2001)