Chapter 2.01
CITY COUNCIL

Sections:

2.01.010    Terms of office of members.

2.01.020    Election of councilmembers – Filing fee.

2.01.030    Date of municipal election.

2.01.040    Mail ballot elections.

Prior legislation: Ord. 1082.

For state law as to city council generally, see Gov. C. § 36801 et seq.

2.01.010 Terms of office of members.

The term of office for a councilmember shall be four years from and after the date of their election. Newly elected councilmembers shall assume office at the next regular council meeting after their election has been certified by the elections department of the county of El Dorado and a copy of that certification has been provided to the city clerk. (Ord. 1085 § 1 (Exh. A))

2.01.020 Election of councilmembers – Filing fee.

The candidate’s filing fee for a candidate statement shall be determined by the El Dorado County registrar of voters. (Ord. 1085 § 1 (Exh. A))

2.01.030 Date of municipal election.

The general municipal elections for the offices of city councilmember, city clerk, city treasurer, and such other offices as may be from time to time created as elective offices shall be held concurrently with and on the same day as statewide general elections. (Ord. 1085 § 1 (Exh. A))

2.01.040 Mail ballot elections.

The city council of the city of South Lake Tahoe authorizes elections by mail ballot. The subjects approved for all mail ballot elections may be as follows:

A. Any election to approve a special tax or a general tax as required or authorized by Article XIIIC of the California Constitution.

B. Any election to approve a property-related fee or charge as required or authorized by Article XIIID of the California Constitution.

C. Any assessment ballot proceeding required or authorized by Article XIIID of the California Constitution; provided, that such proceeding shall be denominated an “assessment ballot proceeding” rather than an election.

D. The city council shall determine whether an election will be conducted by mail at the time the election is called. Actions of the city council pursuant to this section shall be set forth in a resolution approved at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Elections shall not occur on the same date as a statewide direct primary or statewide general election. (Ord. 1085 § 1 (Exh. A))