CITY OF FOREST GROVE PUBLIC NOTICE CITY COUNCIL VACANCY

CITY OF FOREST GROVE PUBLIC NOTICE CITY COUNCIL VACANCY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Forest Grove City Council is accepting applications from eligible residents to fill an unexpired term of office of a City Council seat. This seat serves a four-year term with three years remaining in the current term, ending November, 2022. The City Charter, Section 32, requires the remaining Council members to fill by appointment a vacancy on the City Council. Applicant Filing Packet shall contain the following: 1. A Letter of Intent and Interest, including full name, residence address, telephone number and e-mail address (limited to one page) 2. A current resume (limited to two pages) 3. A written Candidate Statement explaining the candidate’s reason for wishing to be appointed to office (limited to two pages). Please do not include any letters of endorsements, letters of recommendation or references. Applicant Eligibility and Residency Requirements: 1. Be a qualified elector under State Law. 2. Reside in the City for at least one year prior. 3. Not be employed by the City. City Council Benefits: City Council salary is $100 per month stipend and medical, vision and dental insurance benefits are provided, set by resolution. The City contributes 95% of the insurance premium and the participant pays 5%. The City also provides an authorized electronic device and internet data stipend. Deadline to Apply: To apply for office, the complete applicant packet must be date-stamped received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2020, and submitted as follows: 1. Walk-In: City Recorder’s Office, 9am-5pm,1924 Council Street, 2nd Floor 2. Mail to: City Recorder’s Office, P. O. Box 326, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116-0326 3. E-mail to: aruggles@forestgrove-or.gov Please be advised: Applicants not meeting the filing requirements and eligibility and residency requirements will be rejected. A mailing postmark date will not be accepted, application packets received after the deadline date/time will be rejected, and applications received are public record and may be released to the public and media in accordance with Oregon Public Records Law. Any applicant may withdraw, correct or amend their applications for appointment at any time before the application period closes. Candidate Interviews: Candidates selected for an oral interview with City Council will be notified by telephone or e-mail. Interviews, which are open to the public, are scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2020, between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm, in the Community Auditorium, 1915 Main Street. It is anticipated that an appointment will be made during the regular City Council meeting that same evening. The City Council is the final judge of the appointment and qualifications of its members. The appointee must accept the appointment no later than 20 business days following the appointment by the City Council. The candidate who is appointed will assume the office of City Councilor on Monday, April 27, 2020. For final meeting agenda announcement or additional Council-related information, please visit http://www.forestgrove-or.gov/ and/or please contact Anna Ruggles, City Recorder/Elections Officer, 503.992.3235, aruggles@forestgrove-or.gov. The Forest Grove City Council Meetings are broadcast by Tualatin Valley Community Television Government Access Programming LIVE streaming on Channel 30 at 7:00 p.m. and replayed. Anna D. Ruggles, CMC, City Recorder City of Forest Grove Publish Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 NT155622

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