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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: April 18, 2023
Item #: 18
Contact Name: Kathy Heard Department Director: Melanie Sibbitt
Contact Number: Ext. 1023 City Manager: Robert Frank
Subject: Approval to Appoint the Mayor Pro Tem. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
Background Summary:
Section C-9 of the Ocoee City Charter states: … “The Mayor pro tem shall be elected from among the
Commissioners by the City Commission but shall continue to represent the district in which such
Commissioner resides. The Mayor pro tem shall be elected at the first City Commission meeting following the
swearing in of the candidates elected at each general city election … and shall serve as Mayor pro tem until
the successor is elected.”
On March 20, 2007, the City Commission created a policy to elect the Mayor pro tem annually, even in non-
election years, and on April 6, 2021, the City Commission made a consensus to rotate the Mayor pro tem
annually by district. In 2021, Commissioner Wilsen (District 2) served as Mayor pro tem followed by
Commissioner Firstner (District 3) in 2022. Therefore, if the City Commission continues with their previous
consensus, the District 4 Commissioner would be considered for appointment as Mayor pro tem for the 2023-
2024 term; however, the District 4 seat is currently vacant.
Issue:
Who should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners elect as Mayor pro tem in accordance with City
Charter Section C-9 and Commission Policy?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners elect a Mayor pro tem for the 2023-2024
term in accordance with City Charter Section C-9 and Commission Policy.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impacts:
None
Type of Item: Regular
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