Any vacancy occurring on the Library Board shall be filled as provided by this rule.
(A) When a vacancy occurs on the Library Board, the City Recorder shall cause to be published a notice of such vacancy, inviting applications to be filed by all interested, qualified candidates. The filing of the written application from any person eligible for such office shall be considered as placing that person in nomination.
(B) After the date for filing has expired the City Recorder shall determine whether the candidates are eligible to serve. Applications of qualified individuals shall be forwarded to the Library Board for review, and those nominees shall be interviewed by the Library Board. The Library Board shall make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council shall review the recommendation of the Library Board and may also choose to interview all applicants.
(C) When the City Council is satisfied that it has concluded the process of reviewing the qualifications of nominees, the Mayor shall declare the nominations closed and call for a vote.
(Prior Code, § 1.25.040) (Ord. 302, passed 11-18-2002; Ord. 311, passed 11-3-2003; Ord. 377, passed 11-17-2008; Ord. 390, passed 5-3-2010; Ord. 393, passed 6-20-2011)