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Meeting Date:
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5/7/2024 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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2. Transmittal of a Communication Regarding the Resignation of Board Member Aisha Carr and Possible Action on Fulfillment of the Unexpired Term of Office
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Board Rule 1.23, Board Member Resignations, states, "A board member desiring to resign his/her seat shall submit his/her resignation in writing to the Board. The resignation shall take effect at the time indicated in the resignation or upon delivery of the resignation if no date is indicated."
On May 1, 2024, Director Aisha Carr submitted the attached letter of resignation, to be effective immediately.
Board Rule 1.22, Fulfillment of Unexpired Term, states that a vacancy on the Board shall be filled only by special election ordered by the Board. The Board shall follow the procedures under section 8.50, Wisconsin Statutes, so far as applicable.
The Board may take action to order a special election to fill the vacancy.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Should the Board order a special election, the Office of Board Governance will work in consultation with the Office of the City Attorney and the City of Milwaukee Election Commission to ensure the election is held.
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Recommendation:
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That the Board determine how it wishes to proceed.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jill Kawala - Interim Director/Board Clerk
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