|
|
|
 |
REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
Sections:
2.05.010 Removal.
2.05.020 Cause for removal.
2.05.030 Procedure
2.05.040 Vacancy
2.05.010 Removal.
The City Council shall have the power to remove its members from office, including
the Mayor, for cause, upon a vote of not less than three-fourths of all members
of the City Council. (Ord. O-2002-17 § 1, 2002).
2.05.020 Cause for removal.
The following enumerated matters shall be the reasons for removal of a City
Council member from the City Council:
A. Physical or mental disability rendering the Council member unable to perform
Council duties;
B. Absences from regular City Council meetings or study sessions when such absences
equal thirty (30) percent of all regular City Council meetings and study sessions
in a calendar year;
C. For a Council member, lack of residence in ward from which elected; for the
Mayor, lack of residence within the City;
D. Knowing disclosure of confidential information. Confidential information
means information which is not available to the general public under applicable
laws, ordinances and regulations, and which is obtained by reason of the Council
member's position with the City.
E. A conviction of a violation of the Colorado Constitution or Colorado Statutes,
which conviction prohibits serving as a Council member. (Ord. O-2002-17 §
1, 2002).
2.05.030 Procedure.
A. Charges shall be brought against the Council member by a majority vote of
all members of the City Council;
B. The charged Council member shall be provided written notice of the charge
or charges and the time and place of the hearing on said charge or charges,
which hearing shall be held before the City Council;
C. The charged Council member may be represented by counsel. The City Council
shall appoint special counsel to conduct the hearing and present evidence;
D. The hearing shall be conducted in a quasi-judicial forum. The allegations
shall be presented on behalf of the City, by special counsel selected by the
City.
E. At the hearing, which shall be open to the public, the parties shall have
the right to:
1. Present testimony.
2. Produce evidence.
3. Cross-examine witnesses.
4. Be represented by legal counsel.
(Ord. O-2002-17 § 1, 2002).
2.05.040 Vacancy.
Vacancy shall be filled as provided by City Charter. A Council member may not
be removed a second time for the same offense. (Ord. O-2002-17 § 1, 2002).
 |
||
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Notice |
||
