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File #: CM 25-634   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Referred
File created: 11/13/2025 In control: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
On agenda: 12/9/2025 Final action:
Title: Council Vacancy Appointment Process
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Proposed Process for Filling a Councilmember Vacancy, 3. Attachment B: Council Vacancy Questions and Criteria, 4. Attachment C: Council Vacancy Process Timeline, 5. Attachment D: Communication Plan
TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files, COO
425-556-2166
Human Resources
Cathryn Laird, Human Resources Director
425-556-2125

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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TITLE:
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Council Vacancy Appointment Process


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
With the resignation of a Councilmember, the remaining Council has 90 days to appoint a new member to carry out the vacant term. Attached to this memo is the proposed process overview, the potential ranking method to narrow the list of candidates, the timeline and communications plan to fill the now vacant Council Position #1.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached


REQUESTED ACTION:

? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve


REQUEST RATIONALE:

* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 35A.12
* Required:
Filling a Council vacancy within 90 days is required by Washington law.
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The proposed Council recruitment process was discussed at the Study Session on November 12. Attachment A containing the process has changed to reflect feedback on the questions that will be a part of the application. Per the Council's discussion, in Attachment B is a proposed ranking process to narrow the list of candidates. In Attachment C you will find the timeline and Attachment D contains the Communications Plan.


COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

* Timeline (previous or planned):
The Communications Plan can be found in Attachment C.
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:

Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A

Budget Offer Number:
0298 City Council

Budget Priority:
Strategic and Responsive

Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A

Funding source(s):
General Fund

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