City Council Vacancy Notice
City Council Vacancy Notice
February 21, 2020 Closes: May 1, 2020
The City of King City is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the King City Council. All applicants must attend the interview and appointment process.
Interview Dates: May 8, 2020
May 15th, 2020 (If needed)
The interview procedures to fill vacancies created by the City Charter, Article IV, Section 4.04 A, B, C, and D will follow Chapter 2.38.050 of the King City Municipal Code.
Appointment Process: May 20, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
The appointment procedures to fill vacancies created by the City Charter, Article IV, Section 4.04 A, B, C, and D will follow Chapter 2.38.060 of the King City Municipal Code.
City Council: The City of King City operates under the City Charter. The City Council is composed of seven volunteer Councilors that serve four-year terms. The City Council serves as the legislative branch of the City. Power of the City is vested in the Council except as the City Charter provides, and as the Oregon Constitution reserves municipal legislative power to the electors of the City. Some responsibilities include setting and adopting all policies, adopting the annual budget, adopting ordinances and resolutions, attending meetings, determining the services the City provides, and the funding levels for those services.
Meetings: City Council meets regularly on the third (3rd) Wednesday of each month. Special meetings are also scheduled as needed.
Office: City Council shall be composed of seven Councilors nominated and elected from the City at large, except that when one or more vacancies exist on the City Council, it shall be deemed to be composed of those persons then holding the office of Councilor.
Vacancies: One (1)
Term: This is a partial term that expires December 31, 2020. The vacancy was created with the resignation of Councilor John Boylston announced on February 19, 2020.
Office Requirements: Applicants must be qualified electors and have resided in the City for six months immediately preceding election or appointment.
Application Deadline: Applications are due by 4:00 pm, Friday, May 1, 2020; however, that date may be extended at Councils discretion if not filled.
Application & Contact: Applications can be found online http://www.ci.king-city.or.us/services/online_forms/index.php#outer-130 or at City Hall. For questions contact Ronnie Smith, City Recorder at rsmith@ci.king-city.or.us, or by phone at (503)639-4082