Section 3.05 of the Billings Charter and Section 2-204 of the Billings, Montana City Code (BMCC) requires a Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore be elected by voice-vote. Councilmember Larry Brewster was elected Deputy Mayor in November 2017. Councilmember Mike Yakawich was elected in January 2018 and is currently Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilmember Brewster resigned as a Councilmember and Deputy Mayor on November 30, 2018. The resignation of Councilmember Brewster left the Ward II Council seat and Deputy Mayor position vacant. The Council appointed Roy Neese to fill the Ward II Council vacancy on December 17, 2018. The Council is required to elect a Deputy Mayor and possibly a Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore, depending on Deputy Mayor election outcome. The election of Deputy Mayor and possible Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore will be for the remainder of the vacated term(s). The Deputy Mayor fulfills the Mayor's responsibilities if he/she is unable to do so for any reason. The Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore fulfills the duties of Mayor and Deputy Mayor in the event both are unable to do so.

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Staff recommends the City Council nominate and then elect by voice-vote a Deputy Mayor and possibly Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore, depending on outcome of Deputy Mayor election.