Chapter 20
TRANSITION FOLLOWING AN ELECTION

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Sec. 20-1. Purpose.

   The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures to help prepare a newly elected mayor, council member, or clerk for their duties and responsibilities prior to formally assuming their offices.

(Ord. No. 25-1835, 1-28-25)

Sec. 20-2. Transition period.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the "transition period" referenced herein shall mean the period from the day after the election canvass has been certified by the board of state canvassers until twelve noon on January first of the year immediately following the election.

(Ord. No. 25-1835, 1-28-25)

Sec. 20-3. Transition officer.

   The “transition officer” shall be the chief of staff.

   The transition officer shall notify current and incoming elected officials of such designation and shall provide the transition officer's name and contact information to all incoming city elected officials.

   The transition officer shall, within ten (10) days from the start of the transition period, set orientation and hold an information meeting for the mayor-elect, council members-elect, and clerk-elect. The transition officer shall notify current elected officials that the orientation process has been initiated.

(Ord. No. 25-1835, 1-28-25)