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Conduct an election of a Mayor Pro Tem for Calendar Year 2025 and take action as deemed necessary.
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INITIATOR: Mayor Stan Booker
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Donalynn Blazek-Scherler, City Clerk
BACKGROUND: In accordance with Section 2-2, Paragraph (B) of the City Charter of Lawton, Oklahoma, the City Council is required to elect a Mayor Pro Tem from among its members at the first meeting following the beginning of the terms of newly elected councilmembers, or as soon thereafter as practicable. The Mayor Pro Tem shall exercise all the powers of the Mayor, except the authority to veto ordinances, and is entitled to only one vote on each issue before the Council. The Mayor Pro Tem serves an essential role in ensuring continuity of governance by acting as Mayor during the Mayor’s absence, disability, suspension, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of Mayor. If the Mayor’s office becomes vacant, the Mayor Pro Tem will serve until the Council elects a new Mayor to complete the unexpired term. Similarly, should the position of Mayor Pro Tem become vacant, the Council is required to elect a replacement for the remainder of the unexpired term. This election is a routine but vital procedure to uphold the City Charter and maintain effective leadership for the City of Lawton.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Conduct an election for Mayor Pro Tem for Calendar Year 2025 and take action as deemed necessary.