EXAMPLE OF AN ALDERMANIC APPOINTMENT RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION NO. ________

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF ANYTOWN, TENNESSEE APPOINTING MARY SMITH TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED ALDERMANIC TERM OF JOHN DOE.

WHEREAS, Alderman John Doe has submitted his resignation from the Anytown Board of Mayor and Aldermen; and

WHEREAS, the Anytown Board of Mayor and Aldermen has adopted a Resolution to accept the resignation of John Doe from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen; and

WHEREAS, Section 10 of the Anytown City Charter requires the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to appoint a qualified citizen to fill the aldermanic vacancy created by John Doe’s resignation, and that such appointee shall serve the remainder of the vacant term of office or until the next regular general election, whichever shall occur first; and

WHEREAS, John Doe’s term of office was scheduled to expire with the election scheduled for November 4, 2014 and the next regularly scheduled general election is scheduled for November 6, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Mary Smith of 1320 South Columbus Street in Anytown has agreed to fill the Aldermanic vacancy created by John Doe’s resignation.

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THESE FACTS, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF ANYTOWN, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS:

1. Appointment to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Mary Smith is hereby appointed to the position of Alderman in the City of Anytown, Tennessee.

2. Term of Office. Pursuant to Section 10 of the Anytown Private Act Charter, Mary Smith shall serve as Alderman until after the next regular general election, scheduled for November 6, 2012 and until her successor to office has been elected and qualified.

3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of passage by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Anytown.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 12^TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2011 BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE ANYTOWN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.



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