Due to the announced resignation of Councilmember Doug Hardcastle, it is anticipated that the Oakley City Council will proceed with an appointment process to fill the vacancy. The expectation is that the City Council will fill the vacancy during its regularly scheduled meeting to be held November 12, 2019, in the Oakley City Council Chambers located at 3231 Main Street in Oakley, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Staff is seeking applications from residents who would like to serve on the Oakley City Council. All applicants must attend the November 12, 2019 City Council meeting to be interviewed. Applicants must be registered to vote and reside within the City of Oakley. The term of the person appointed to fill the vacancy will expire in November of 2020.
Applications are available on the City’s website at: www.oakleyinfo.com , at City Hall, or may be requested via email at vreonis@ci.oakley.ca.us. Completed applications must be submitted prior to 5 p.m. on November 7, 2019, along with completed Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700 which is available at www.fppc.ca.gov. Early submittal of applications is preferred.
City Council meetings are currently held twice each month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., except in July, August, November and December when only one meeting is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Special and emergency meetings may also be held with minimal notice for more urgent items. In addition to preparing for and attending City Council meetings, Councilmembers also represent Oakley on a variety of county and regional boards/commissions/ committees that meet regularly. They also attend numerous community functions and sometimes trainings which can be held during days, evenings, and/or weekends.
Councilmembers receive a nominal monthly salary. They do not receive health, dental or retirement benefits.
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