Seminole Charter Amendment 2: Reducing the Number of Votes Required to Replace the Vice-Mayor from Five to Four
Ballot Language:Shall Section 3.05 of the City of Seminole Charter be amended to reduce the number of votes required for the City Council to replace the Vice-Mayor from five to four?Synopsis:Currently, the City Council selects a Vice-Mayor at the second business meeting in November. The Vice-Mayor may be replaced with any other member at any time by a vote of 5 members of the City Council. This proposed amendment would lower the requirement from a supermajority vote of 5 members to a simple majority of 4 members.This amendment was placed on the ballot by the city’s Charter Review Committee. The City Charter requires the establishment of a Charter Review Committee every 5 years to review the operations of city government and recommend amendments.Supporters: Charter Review Committee, Seminole City CouncilOpponents: None known at this timeA Yes Vote Would...: Reduce the number of City Council votes required to replace the Vice-Mayor from 5 to 4.A No Vote Would...: Leave the number of City Council votes required to replace the Vice-Mayor at 5.
