City Council Member Opening-Ward 3

By Press release submission

Nov 28, 2022

Due to the limited number of resumes received for the open seat Ward 3 Councilor, the City Council of East Cleveland has extended the submission date for bios/resumes from interested candidates in filling one upcoming vacancy for Ward 3.

The NEW deadline for submission is THURSDAY, December 1, by 4:30 p.m.

The unexpired term for this seat is from November 28, 2022 - December 31, 2025. The candidate selected will campaign in the normal election period at the close of the unexpired term in order to retain the seat as City Council Member for an additional four-year term. East Cleveland City Council is acting aggressively to begin the review and vetting process. The following minimum qualifications are required and/or recommended pursuant to the City Charter, Ohio Revised Codes, and General Human Resource Standards.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OPENING-WARD 3

Minimum Background

Be a resident of East Cleveland for at least one year prior to the appointment
Be a qualified registered voter (elector) and U.S. Citizen
Not have been convicted of infamous and certain other crimes such as gross misconduct, malfeasance, felonies, bribery, fraud-related convictions, and moral turpitude

Necessary Skills

Minimum high school diploma/ equivalent or beyond
Ability to work effectively as a team player and collaborator
Knowledgeable about the present state of East Cleveland
Extensive reading and comprehension of detailed documents required
Public relations among community leadership and residents
Policy and procedure development
Understands municipal administration
Have a flexible schedule and attend evening meetings
Computer/smartphone literate

General Duties

Review and execute City Charter rules, Sunshine Laws, and Robert’s Rules of Order
Identify and discuss issues impacting residents and the city
Researches, reads, and reviews materials affecting legislation and policy
Actively participates in discussions at all meetings and implements governing rules
Works collaboratively with other members, departments, and administration to address concerns of the public and ensure resolution and solutions
Attends required trainings for new public officials
Participates in budget and fiscal proceedings and subcommittees
Recommends and exercise votes in the legislative process

Selected candidates may be subject to a background check and must not currently hold employment with the City of East Cleveland, East Cleveland School Board of Education, or other public office except Notary Public or member of State Militia. The unexpired term for this vacancy shall be determined by majority vote of all remaining Council members within 30 days from November 29, 2022 or if Council fails within 30 days to appoint someone to the vacancy, the President of Council shall fill it by appointment..

100 VACANCY.

When the office of a member of Council shall become vacant, the vacancy shall be filled by election for the unexpired term by a majority vote of all the remaining members of the Council. If the Council fails within 30 days to fill such a vacancy, the President of Council shall fill it by appointment.

(Adopted 5-7-85)

References:

City Charter Section 99 Qualifications of Members (City Council)

City Charter Section 100 Vacancy (City Council)

ORC 731.02 Qualifications of members of legislative authority

HR Council for the Voluntary & Non-profit Sector-HR Standards

https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/eastcleveland/latest/eastcleveland_oh/0-0-0-1

SUBMIT RESUME/BIO TO:

Attention: Tracy L. Udrija-Peters, Clerk of Council

Mail: 14340 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland, Ohio 44112

Fax: 216-681-5044

Email to: tupeters@eastclecouncil.org