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cos un�os COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: AUGUST 11, 2015
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT SCHULTZ, TOWN ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWN
OF LOS GATOS SECTION 2.30.285 REGARDING THE REMOVAL
PROCESS OF TOWN MANAGER FROM OFFICE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt ordinance that was introduced at the Town Council meeting of August 4, 2015.
BACKGROUND:
On August 4, 2015, the Town Council introduced an ordinance, which amends Section 2.20. 10
of Los Gatos Municipal Code to change the removal process for the Town Manager from 4/5
vote of Town Council to a majority of Town Council.
DISCUSSION:
At its meeting on August 4, 2015 the Town Council held a public hearing to consider amending
Section 2.30.285 of the Town Code that currently requires a 4/5 vote for the removal of the
Town Manager. The vast majority of Cities across the State of California require a majority vote
for the removal of the Town Manager. In addition, the International City /County Management
Association model ordinance recommends a majority removal of the Town Manager.
CONCLUSION:
If Council adopts the ordinance at its August 18, 2015 meeting, the ordinance would go into
effect in 30 days from adoption.
Attachment:
1. Ordinance
PREPARED BY: ROBERT SCHULTZ
Town Attorney
Reviewed by: W Assistant Town M
Town Managed b*Finance
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