“Application period” means the time frame during which applications are accepted for a particular vacancy (defined below). The application period for City Council vacancies is defined in CVMC 2.53.040(C). The application period for specified City commission vacancies is defined in CVMC 2.53.050(B). Once established, the application period will be posted on the City’s website.

“Interview” means the process at a public meeting by which applicants are given an opportunity to present themselves to the City Council, and the City Council questions and evaluates the applicants. Should an applicant be unable to attend the scheduled interview, the Council may elect to consider a letter of interest or interview by other means, such as telephone or video conference, in lieu of an in-person meeting.

“Qualified application” means an application received within the application period with all of the required components. The application form shall be available through the City Clerk’s office and will specify the required components for an application to be deemed a qualified application.

“Specified City commissions” means those City commissions specified elsewhere in this code, in the chapters and code provisions specifically applicable thereto.

Vacancy (or Vacancies). For specified City commission seats, “vacancy” is defined in accordance with CVMC 2.25.105. For City Council seats, “vacancy” is defined in accordance with Charter Section 303(A). (Ord. 3490 § 1, 2020; Ord. 3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3393 § 1, 2016; Ord. 3370 § 1, 2016).