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SGS - ACTION ITEM: Discussion of the Annual Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor and the Biennial Induction of New Council Members.
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Meeting Date: August 6, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: Shelly Wolfberg/City Manager's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Standing Governance Subcommittee (07/31/2025)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (07/24/2025) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Standing Governance Subcommittee discuss the annual election of Mayor and Vice Mayor and the biennial induction of new Council Members and, if desired, make a recommendation to the City Council.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the April 30, 2025, Standing Governance Subcommittee Meeting, Member Fish received consensus to agendize a discussion concerning the timing and format of the annual election of Mayor and Vice Mayor and the biennial induction of newly elected Council Members.
Culver City's Council Policy and Practice
On February 24, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-R011 and City Council Policy No. 3404 (Attachment), which governs the selection and rotation of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. According to Policy 3404, these positions are filled either immediately following the certification of election results, once the installation of new council members has occurred, or at the second Council meeting held twelve months after the prior election. Additionally, the newly elected Mayor shall select a date for the ceremonial community swearing in celebration, to take place within 30 calendar days of the election of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. The policy aligns with the City Charter and applicable laws.
The goal of the December meeting is to be dedicated to the certification of election results, departur...
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