ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Item No. 2.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/16/2026
COMMITTEE:
N/A
CONTACT:
Hessel Yntema
CHAIR:
Juliana Halvorson
ACTION REQUESTED:
Election of Mayor Pro Tem - Consider holding an election for Mayor Pro Tem
NMSA 1978 § 3-12-3. Governing body; powers and duties. A. The governing body of a municipality having a mayor-council form of government shall: (1) elect one of its members to act as mayor pro tem in the absence of the mayor
NMSA 1978 § 3-12-3. Governing body; powers and duties. A. The governing body of a municipality having a mayor-council form of government shall: (1) elect one of its members to act as mayor pro tem in the absence of the mayor
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Governing Body
Each year, the governing body has elected one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. The person elected to the office serves for a year and is responsible for handling the duties of the Mayor in the event the Mayor is unable to attend to them.
Each year, the governing body has elected one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. The person elected to the office serves for a year and is responsible for handling the duties of the Mayor in the event the Mayor is unable to attend to them.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
LEGAL REVIEW:
Procedure for the Election of the Mayor Pro Tem is established by the City’s Governing Body Rules of Order.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.