Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 12-3-2024
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Consideration, discussion, and possible action by City Council to appoint a person to fill the vacancy in the office of the council member for Ward No. 3 for the Broken Arrow City Council pursuant to 11 O.S. Section 8-109
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Background:
Ward No. 3 of the City of Broken Arrow is currently vacant. State Statute provides for the remaining governing body members to appoint within sixty (60) days of the resignation a person to fill the vacancy until the next general municipal election. The appointed person must meet the same qualifications required for filing a declaration for candidacy for that office, including being a registered voter and resident of Ward No. 3 for at least six (6) months prior to appointment. To exercise this option Council has until January 10, 2025, (sixty days from the effective date of the former Ward No. 3 representative’s resignation) to appoint a Ward No. 3 representative. The appointed representative would then serve until Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the date of the City’s next general election. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the electors for the City of Broken Arrow will then vote for a person to complete the balance of the Ward No. 3 unexpired term.
If Council does not fill the vacant Ward No. 3 Council seat by January 10, 2025, voters will choose a candidate at the next general election to be held April 1, 2025.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: None
Requested By: City Manager’s Office
Approved By: Trevor Dennis, City Attorney
Attachments: 11 O.S. Section 8-109
Recommendation:
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As Council Directs
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