§ 2-184. Appointment of department heads upon vacancy.

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(a)

Upon the occurrence of a vacancy in the position of department head, commissioner, city attorney or chief financial officer, the mayor shall appoint a permanent replacement or an acting department head, acting commissioner, acting city attorney, or acting chief financial officer within 30 days of the occurrence of the vacancy. Upon the mayor's written notification to the city council that he/she has been unsuccessful in finding a suitable candidate to fill the position on a permanent or acting basis, the time period shall be automatically extended an additional 30 days.

(b)

In the event the mayor shall appoint an acting department head, acting commissioner, acting city attorney, or acting chief financial officer due to the occurrence of a vacancy, the mayor shall, within 90 days thereafter, make a permanent appointment to fill the position. Upon the mayor's written notification that he/she has been unsuccessful in finding a suitable candidate to permanently fill the position, the time period shall be automatically extended an additional 90 days.

(Ord. No. 2002-71, § 4, 9-16-02)

                    
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