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CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
City Council has a vacant seat and will be appointing a qualified person to fill the position until a candidate is elected at the October 4, 2022, Regular Election. City Council is seeking applications from engaged citizens to serve on a dynamic decision-making team governing your community. Applications may be obtained from the city’s website at www.palmerak.org or picking up a hard copy at Palmer City Hall from the City Clerk’s Office. Please direct inquiries to the City Clerk’s Office at (907) 761-1301.
Position: City Council Member
Term: From time of appointment through October 4, 2022
Qualifications:
Must be a registered voter in the state of Alaska.
Must have resided within the city of Palmer city limits for at least one year at time of appointment.
Areas of Council Involvement:
Various committees and public meetings.
Government finance.
Basic parliamentary procedure.
Land use planning.
Conflict of interest regulations.
Due process procedures.
Public contracting laws.
Duties:
Attend two Council meetings per month and periodically other special meetings as scheduled.
Participate in intergovernmental relations.
Set city policy.
Approve the city budget.
Various other responsibilities of running a municipal corporation.
City of Palmer General Boundaries:
City limits are generally located as Cedar Hills Subdivision for northern boundary; the river for eastern boundary; Hemmer Road for western boundary; Helen Drive for southwest boundary; and Springer Loop as southern boundary. Precise boundaries will need to be checked with the City Clerk’s Office.
Deadline: A completed application must be received in a sealed envelope by the City Clerk’s Office no later than 1 p.m., on Friday, January 7, 2022.
Appointment Date: The Mayor may interview and make the appointment at the regular Palmer City Council meeting of Tuesday, January 25, 2022.