SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
MIDTERM VACANCY NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT as of October 4, 2021, there is a Midterm Vacancy in Salt Lake City Council District One. Any person interested in serving as a City Council Member for District One, who meetings the following eligibility and residency requirements is hereby invited to submit an application of interest to the City Recorder. The appointed City Council Member will serve through the vacated term ending the first Monday of January 2022.
Eligibility and Residency requirements:
Be a registered voter of the Municipality.
Have resided in Council District One for 12 consecutive months immediately before the date of the appointment and remain a resident of District One throughout the term of office.
In accordance with Utah Constitution Article IV, Section 6, a mentally incompetent individual, an individual convicted of a felony, or an individual convicted of treason or a crime against the elective franchise may not hold office in this state until the right to hold elective office is restored under Sections 20A-2-101.3 and 20A-2-101.5.
Application Information:
Applications are available beginning Monday, October 11 online at: www.slc.gov/midtermvacancy or available in-person upon scheduling an appointment at the City Recorder's office. Applications must be received by the deadline, Friday, October 29, 2021 at Noon. Applications shall be submitted, in person, to the City Recorder's office at the City & County Building, Room 415. Appointments will be available for scheduling between 8 am and 5 pm Monday - Friday. To schedule an appointment, please visit https://appointments.slc.gov/.
Applicants are encouraged to include a letter of interest and resume to highlight their qualifications for the position. Applicants are reminded that all information provided will become part of the public record. Applicants may not be employed by Salt Lake City if selected for the vacancy.
Public Meetings:
The City Council will hold public meetings as needed on Thursday, November 4 or Tuesday, November 9 to interview applicants. Applicants should be available for the listed meetings. The City Council could appoint an applicant as the Council Member to represent District One at any of the meeting dates listed. Meetings will take place virtually through the Webex platform. Please visit www.slc.gov/council/agendas for connection information. For further information about the appointment or how to connect via Webex, contact the City Recorder's Office at 801-535-7671 or by email at slcrecorder@slcgov.com.
Timeline:
Applications due to City Recorder - Friday, Oct 29 by Noon
City Council Interview & Select new Council Member - Thursday Nov 4 or Tuesday Nov 9
The Council appointment for a new Council Member requires a majority vote and the City Recorder will conduct the Oath of Office for the selected applicant immediately following the decision.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact the City Council Office at council.comments@slcgov.com, 801-535-7600, or relay service 711.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the Chair determination that conducting the City Council meeting at a physical location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be present at the anchor location. For these reasons, the Council Meeting will not have a physical location at the City and County Building and all attendees will connect remotely.