ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
2.
Special Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/17/2026
COMMITTEE:
N/A
CONTACT:
C. Josh Nairn-Mahan
CHAIR:
Mayor Pro Tem
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. (Corn/Nairn-Mahan)
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 performing the duties of the Mayor in the event that the Mayor is unable to do so. To ensure continuity of leadership and the orderly conduct of City business, the City Council will conduct an election and select a council member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the balance of the term.
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 performing the duties of the Mayor in the event that the Mayor is unable to do so. To ensure continuity of leadership and the orderly conduct of City business, the City Council will conduct an election and select a council member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the balance of the term.
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.