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EXAMPLE OF A VACANCY DECLARATION RESOLUTION RESULTING FROM DEATH OF AN ALDERMAN
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE ANYTOWN, TENNESSEE, BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN TO DECLARE VACANT THE SEAT OF ALDERMAN JOHN DOE.
WHEREAS, Section 10 of the Anytown private act charter stipulates that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall declare that a vacancy on the Board exists if the Mayor or an Alderman dies while in office; and,
WHEREAS, Alderman John Doe has recently passed away.
NOW, THEREFORE, in recognition of these facts be it resolved by the Anytown Board of Mayor and Aldermen:
1. Vacancy declared. The Anytown Board of Mayor and Aldermen hereby declares the aldermanic seat held by John Doe to be vacant as of the date of this resolution.
2. Vacancy to be filled within thirty (30) days of this Resolution. Pursuant to Section 10 of the Anytown town charter, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall, within thirty (30) days of the date of this Resolution, appoint a qualified person to fill this vacancy.
3. Condolences extended to family and friends of Alderman Doe. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen acknowledges Alderman Doe’s many years of service to the community and extends its deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7th DAY OF APRIL, 2011, BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE ANYTOWN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
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MAYOR
ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Recorder
EXAMPLE OF A VACANCY DECLARATION RESOLUTION RESULTING FROM RESIGNATION OF AN ALDERMAN
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE ANYTOWN, TENNESSEE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ALDERMAN JOHN DOE AND DECLARING AN ALDERMANIC VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 11 of the Anytown private act charter stipulates that a vacancy shall exist on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen if the Mayor or an Alderman resigns or moves his residence from the Town; and
WHEREAS, Alderman John Doe has advised the Board of Mayor and Aldermen that he has moved his residence from the Town of Anytown; and
WHEREAS, Alderman John Doe has submitted his written resignation to the Anytown Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and;
WHEREAS, the Anytown Board of Mayor and Aldermen respectfully wishes to accept the resignation submitted by Alderman John Doe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF ANYTOWN, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS:
I. The resignation of Alderman John Doe from the Anytown Board of Mayor and Aldermen is hereby accepted.
II. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen hereby declares the aldermanic seat formerly held by John Doe to be vacant.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 29TH DAY OF MARCH, 2011 BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE ANYTOWN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
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MAYOR
ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Recorder
EXAMPLE OF AN ALDERMANIC APPOINTMENT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF ANYTOWN, TENNESSEE APPOINTING MARY SMITH TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED ALDERMANIC TERM OF JOHN DOE.
WHEREAS, Alderman John Doe has submitted his resignation from the Anytown Board of Mayor and Aldermen; and
WHEREAS, the Anytown Board of Mayor and Aldermen has adopted a Resolution to accept the resignation of John Doe from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen; and
WHEREAS, Section 10 of the Anytown City Charter requires the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to appoint a qualified citizen to fill the aldermanic vacancy created by John Doe’s resignation, and that such appointee shall serve the remainder of the vacant term of office or until the next regular general election, whichever shall occur first; and
WHEREAS, John Doe’s term of office was scheduled to expire with the election scheduled for November 4, 2014 and the next regularly scheduled general election is scheduled for November 6, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mary Smith of 1320 South Columbus Street in Anytown has agreed to fill the Aldermanic vacancy created by John Doe’s resignation.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THESE FACTS, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF ANYTOWN, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS:
1. Appointment to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Mary Smith is hereby appointed to the position of Alderman in the City of Anytown, Tennessee.
2. Term of Office. Pursuant to Section 10 of the Anytown Private Act Charter, Mary Smith shall serve as Alderman until after the next regular general election, scheduled for November 6, 2012 and until her successor to office has been elected and qualified.
3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of passage by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Anytown.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2011 BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE ANYTOWN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
_____________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST: _______________________________
City Recorder
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