The City of Woodland Hills Recorder's Office will accept applications starting on Monday, November 22,2021 to begin a process to replace City Council Member Bob Ottley. Council Member Ottley submitted a letter of resignation to the City Recorder on November 17, 2021, and he will vacate his seat as of December 15, 2021.
Per Utah Code Annotated section 20A-1-51 and City Code 1-5-7, the city council will look to appoint an individual to fill Council Member Ottley's seat within 30 days after the vacancy occurs.
Process
Any person interested in serving in the appointed City Council position, who meets the eligibility and residency requirements, is invited to submit an application to the City Recorder. Applications can be found on the city website. Applications are due December 13, 2021, by Noon.
Eligibility & Residency Requirements:
The person is a United States Citizen
The person will be at least 18 years old by December 13, 2021.
The person is a registered voter in the municipality (City of Woodland Hills, Utah)
The person has been a legal resident of the municipality for a period of 12 consecutive months immediately before December 13, 2021.
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 for Appointment:
Applications shall be submitted in person to the City Recorder's Office 690 South Woodland Hills Drive, Woodland Hills, Utah by the deadline on December 13, 2021.
Applicants are reminded that all information provided will become part of the public record.
Public Meetings:
The City Council will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, to interview applicants. Applicants should be available to be interviewed at the mentioned meeting date.
Timeline:
- Application period opens Monday, November 22, 2021.
- December 13, 2021, Noon deadline to submit an application to City Recorder's Office.
- Tuesday December 14,2021, City Council meeting to interview applicants
Contact:
Jody Stones, City Recorder
recorder@woodlandhills-ut.gov
801-423-3900
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Jody Stones at 801-423-1962.