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NOVEMBER 9, 2004
04-423
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PURPOSE:
AMEND MAYOR SELECTION PROCESS
INITIATED BY:
CITY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh directed that a referendum
be held on the question of selecting a part-time salaried Mayor, nominated and elected
from the city at large for a two-year term, and said referendum question passed in the
affirmative;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Section 2-2 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code pertaining to elected
officials is repealed and recreated to read as follows:
SECTION 2-2
ELECTIVE OFFICIALS; PRIMARY ELECTIONS
(A)
(B)
(C)
Which Officials Elected
The elective officials of the City of Oshkosh shall include:
(1) a Mayor nominated and elected from the city at large to serve a two (2) year
term; and
(2) six (6) Council members nominated and elected from the city at large to
serve a two (2) year term.
Eliqibilitv
Any person possessing the qualifications of an elector in the City of Oshkosh shall
be eligible to election as Mayor or as a Council Member.
Primary Required
A primary election shall be held in the City for the office of Mayor or Council
Member whenever the number of candidates exceeds twice the number of positions
to be filled.
SECTION 2. That Section 2-3 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code pertaining to Terms
is repealed.
SECTION 3. That Section 2-4 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code pertaining to Time
of Taking Office is repealed and recreated to read as follows:
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04-423
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CONT'D
SECTION 2-4
TIME OF TAKING OFFICE; ELECTED OFFICIALS
The regular terms of the Mayor and Council Members shall commence on the third
Tuesday in April following their election.
SECTION 4. That Sections 2-9 (E) and (H) of the Oshkosh Municipal Code
pertaining to Council Duties are amended to read as follows.
SECTION 2-9
COUNCIL DUTIES
(E)
(H)
Power to Fix Salaries.
The Council shall have power by ordinance to fix the salary of any successor Mayor
and its own successors in office.
To Elect Deputy Mayor
At its first meeting on the third Tuesday following the spring general election, the
city council shall select by majority vote, one of its members to act as deputy
mayor.
IMPLEMENTATION PRO VISIONS
SECTION 5. That, subject to Section 6 of this Ordinance, the following provisions
shall apply:
(A)
(B)
Council Seats
(1) The members of the Council chosen at the 2003 spring election shall
continue to serve their terms through noon on the third Tuesday of April
2005. However, one of the four positions shall be designated as Mayor and
the remaining three positions shall be designated as Council member. For
purposes of implementation, the Council position to which Mr. Harris was
elected shall be designated as Mayor.
Repeal or Amendment by Implication
Provisions of the Oshkosh Municipal Code, which, though not specifically
enumerated in this Ordinance, conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, are
either repealed or amended to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication as
provided by law.
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