Chapter 2.06
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Sections:
2.06.030 Expulsion from office.
2.06.040 Election of members—Terms.
2.06.010 Membership.
The council shall consist of six members who are qualified voters in the City of Dillingham and who are elected by the voters at large. (Ord. 86-2, 1986; Ord. 86-8 § 1, 1986.)
2.06.020 Qualifications.
The council members shall be qualified voters of the city, and shall have been residents of the city or of territory annexed to the city, or shall have had a combination of residence in the city and in the annexed territory for a period of not less than one year preceding the date of filing declaration of candidacy for election to the council. A council member who ceases to be eligible to be a city voter immediately forfeits that office. The council is the judge of the election and qualification of its members. (Ord. 77-6 § 2 (part), 1977; Ord. 84-8, 1984; Ord. 86-8 § 1, 1986.)
2.06.030 Expulsion from office.
The council may expel a member from office for a conviction of a felony or of an offense involving a violation of his/her oath of office, for a conviction of a violation of AS 15.13, or a felony or misdemeanor described in AS 15.56 as a corrupt practice. The council shall consider that conviction during its first meeting following final determination of the conviction. (Ord. 84-8, 1984; Ord. 86-8 § 1, 1986.)
2.06.040 Election of members—Terms.
An election shall be held annually pursuant to Title 3 to choose council members for three-year terms. Members shall serve until their successors are elected and have qualified. The council is the judge of the election and qualification of its members. The regular term of office begins on the first Monday following the certification of election. Terms of office shall be continuously staggered so that two council seats shall become vacant each year. (Ord. 79-10 § 1, 1979; Ord. 84-8, 1984; Ord. 86-8 § 1, 1986.)
2.06.050 Compensation.
Other than reimbursements for expenses, each council member shall serve without compensation except as prescribed by Section 2.03.040 of this code. (Ord. 77-6 § 2 (part), 1977; Ord. 84-8, 1984; Ord. 86-8, 1986.)
2.06.060 Vacancies.
If a vacancy occurs in the council, the council, by vote of a majority of its remaining members, shall within forty-five days designate a person to fill the vacancy until the next regular election and until a successor is elected and has qualified. The term of office at the next regular election shall be for the unexpired term only. (Ord. 79-10 § 2, 1979; Ord. 84-8, 1984; Ord. 86-8 § 1, 1986.)
2.06.070 Standing committees.
Standing committees of the city council will be code review, finance and budget, and public outreach. These committees will be advisory to the city council in their respective duties. Duties and composition for each committee will be as follows, and each chairperson or designee will report regularly to the city council at their regular meetings:
A. Code review committee will include but not limited to two city council members, mayor, city manager and city clerk. Their duties will be:
1. To review city ordinances as assigned;
2. To recommend revisions, and submit to council for action;
3. May recommend ordinances to be assigned;
4. To announce ordinances to be reviewed to the city council and public;
5. Work cooperatively and be supported administratively by the city clerk, and with the approval of the mayor, may request other administrative or legal advice or assistance when appropriate.
B. Finance and budget committee will include but not limited to two city council members, mayor, city manager, finance director or their designees. The goal of this committee will be to:
1. Guide the city of Dillingham toward long-term financial stability and promote fiscal responsibility;
2. Create and formulate fiscal policies, policy statements, and develop plans to achieve long-term goals for the city;
3. Complete tasks as assigned by the city council.
C. Public outreach committee will include but not limited to two city council members, and mayor. Their duties will be to:
1. Conduct informal meetings on neutral grounds to hear what the residents concerns are and to answer questions;
2. Partition areas in the community to deal with issues in that given area;
3. Meetings will be held between the months of September to May and are to be advertised publicly for maximum attendance;
4. Be responsible for meeting follow-up to those in attendance. (Ord. 04-02 § 1, 2004.)