2018.04.04 Council Agenda Item 01

Summary

Resolution to declare the council seat of Andrew Jones vacant.

A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes).

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Description

Andrew Jones has resigned his seat on the Council one year into his three-year term. Mr. Jones is leaving Falmouth and, as a non-resident, will be ineligible to retain his Town Council seat.

According to the Town Charter, Sec. 202: The office of Councilor shall become vacant upon resignation, death, recall, failure to qualify for the office within 10 days after written demand by the Council, forfeiture of office or failure of the Town to elect a person to the office. The Council shall, by resolution, declare the office of that Councilor vacant.

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