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your QUESTIONS I understand Oak Ridge councilman Doug Nodine resigned earlier this month. What is the process for filling his seat on the council? Mayor Ann Schneider announced during the Town Council’s March 3 meeting that Nodine had resigned earlier in the week. During the meeting, Town Manager Bill Bruce noted, “It is up to council to determine the process for filling that seat.” According to G.S. 160A-63, “A vacancy that occurs in an elective office of a city shall be filled by appointment of the city council.” While state law clearly states the
Doug Nodine, who was elected to Oak Ridge Town Council in November 2015 and reelected in November 2019, submitted his resignation earlier this month.
council is responsible for filling vacancies, the timing and method are not spelled out. The statute does state that whoever is appointed will serve until the next general election, regardless of when the elected council member’s term expired. The next general election is scheduled in November 2023, which is also when Nodine’s four-year term expires. Schneider said several residents – whom she wouldn’t identify – have expressed an interest in serving on the council. The mayor invited residents to contact her or other council members if
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