Artesia News

City Council opts to appoint new member to finish deceased councilmember’s term

Artesia City Council decided May 10 to appoint a person to fill a vacancy on the council after the death of Councilmember Larry R. Nelson. Nelson died on May 1. The appointed person will finish the rest of Nelson’s term, which ends November 8, 2011.

The person selected will be appointed by the City Council on or before June 1.

For the position, the City Council is accepting applications. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk of the city of Artesia located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California 90701 (562) 865-6262. Applications must be received by the City Clerk no later than Thursday, May 20 at 5 p.m.

All applicants must be a resident of Artesia, be registered to vote, and be able to attend regular City Council meetings on the second Monday of each month In addition, the interim councilmember is expected to attend multiple other meetings when necessary, participate in civic activities, events, and serve on regional boards as a representative of the City.

The City Council is requesting that applicants sign a pledge to abide by a code of ethics and may also seek a pledge not to run for election to the City Council after the expiration of their appointed term.

Official Notice