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Mayor and Council to Hold Public Hearings on Filling Mayor or Councilmember Vacancies

Public Information Office

October 29, 2018
3:56 pm

IF YOU GO
What: Public hearings on amendments to clarify procedures in the event of a vacancy on the Mayor and Council.
When: Monday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
Where: Mayor and Council Chambers, Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.
Watch online: www.rockvillemd.gov/videoondemand

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings, Monday, Nov. 19, on amendments to the city code and charter that would clarify the process necessary to fill a mayor or councilmember vacancy.

The changes would specify requirements for a special election, including when that provision would be triggered, and when the Mayor and Council would instead have authority to select someone to fill the vacant seat.

To testify Nov. 19, call 240-314-8280 by 4 p.m. the day before the hearings or by submitting testimony in writing to [email protected] or City Clerk’s Office/Director of Council Operations, City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850.

Rockville Mayor and Council meetings are broadcast live on channel 11 on county cable systems, live streamed at www.rockvillemd.gov/rockville11 and available a day after the meeting at www.rockvillemd.gov/videoondemand.

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