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ID Code § 50-612 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 6 - MAYOR|Section 50-612 - MAJORITY REQUIRED FOR ELECTION — RUNOFF ELECTION.

50-612. MAJORITY REQUIRED FOR ELECTION — RUNOFF ELECTION. A city may, by ordinance, provide that a majority of the votes for any candidate running for the office of mayor shall be required for election to that office. In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, there shall be a runoff election between the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast. Such runoff election shall be conducted by the county clerk as in the general election in a manner consistent with chapter 14, title 34, Idaho Code, and at such time, within thirty (30) days of the general election, as prescribed by the city and shall be exempt from the limitation upon elections provided in sections 34-106 and 50-405, Idaho Code. The ballot shall be prepared by the county clerk not less than twenty-two (22) days preceding the runoff election. The designation of polling places shall be made by the county commissioners not less than twenty (20) days preceding any runoff election and sample ballots shall be printed not less than eighteen (18) days preceding the runoff election.  History: [50-612, added 1985, ch. 209, sec. 1, p. 519; am. 1992, ch. 176, sec. 5, p. 558; am. 2002, ch. 75, sec. 16, p. 172; am. 2006, ch. 105, sec. 12, p. 292; am. 2009, ch. 341, sec. 123, p. 1055.]
ID Code § 50-701 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 7 - COUNCIL|Section 50-701 - COMPOSITION — POWERS.

50-701. COMPOSITION — POWERS. The legislative authority of each city in the state of Idaho, except those operating under the provisions of section[s] 50-801 through 50-812 shall be vested in a council consisting of either four (4) or six (6) members, one half (1/2) of whom shall be elected at each general city election. Councils shall have such powers and duties as are now or may hereafter be provided under the general laws of the state of Idaho.  History: [50-701, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 132, p. 1249.]
ID Code § 50-702 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 7 - COUNCIL|Section 50-702 - QUALIFICATION OF COUNCILMEN — TERMS — INSTALLATION.

50-702. QUALIFICATION OF COUNCILMEN — TERMS — INSTALLATION. Any person shall be eligible to hold the office of councilman of his city who is a qualified elector at the time his declaration of candidacy or declaration of intent is submitted to the city clerk, and remains a qualified elector under the constitution and laws of the state of Idaho. Each councilman elected at a general city election, except as otherwise specifically provided, shall hold office for a term of four (4) years, and until his successor is elected and qualified. Councilmen elected at each general city election shall be installed at the first meeting in January following election. The manner of conducting that meeting shall be as herein set forth and not otherwise: the incumbents shall meet and conduct such business as may be necessary to conclude the fiscal matters of the preceding year; the newly elected shall then subscribe to the oath of office, be presented certificates of election, assume the duties of their position, and conduct such business as may be necessary, one (1) item of which shall be the election of a member as president of the council.  History: [50-702, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 133, p. 1249; am. 2002, ch. 75, sec. 17, p. 172.]
ID Code § 50-703 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 7 - COUNCIL|Section 50-703 - CHANGE IN NUMBER OF COUNCILMEN.

50-703. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF COUNCILMEN. (1) Any city may change to the greater or lesser number of councilmen after an election instituted by resolution of the council or by petition as provided for initiative in chapter 18, title 34, Idaho Code. When the proposition submitted to the electors shall receive a favorable vote, officials shall be elected at the succeeding general city election, provided however, that should such election be conducted in a year when no general city election is to be held, such new positions shall be filled by appointment within thirty (30) days. (a) When the number of councilmen to be elected is to be reduced from six (6) to four (4), there shall be elected one (1) councilman to serve a term of four (4) years. At the next succeeding general city election, there shall be elected two (2) councilmen, each to serve a term of four (4) years, and one (1) councilman to serve a term of two (2) years. (b) When the number of councilmen to be elected is to be increased from four (4) to six (6), there shall be elected three (3) councilmen, each to serve a term of four (4) years, and one (1) councilman to serve a term of two (2) years. (2) Any city operating under the city manager form of government may change to the greater or lesser number of councilmen after an election instituted under subsection (1). (a) When the number of councilmen to be elected is to be reduced from seven (7) to five (5): (i) If there are four (4) councilmen up for election at the next general city election, there shall be elected two (2) councilmen, each to serve a term of four (4) years. (ii) If there are three (3) councilmen up for election at the next general city election, there shall be elected one (1) councilman, to serve a term of four (4) years. At the next succeeding general city election, there shall be elected three (3) councilmen, each to serve a term of four (4) years, and one (1) councilman to serve a term of two (2) years. (b) When the number of councilmen to be elected is to be increased from five (5) to seven (7): (i) If there are two (2) councilmen up for election at the next general city election, there shall be elected four (4) councilmen, each to serve a term of four (4) years. (ii) If there are three (3) councilmen up for election at the next general city election, there shall be elected four (4) councilmen, each to serve a term of four (4) years, and one (1) councilman to serve a term of two (2) years.  History: [50-703, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 134, p. 1249; am. 1972, ch. 16, sec. 1, p. 21; am. 2018, ch. 169, sec. 17, p. 367.]
ID Code § 50-704 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 7 - COUNCIL|Section 50-704 - VACANCIES — APPOINTMENT.

50-704. VACANCIES — APPOINTMENT. A vacancy on the council shall be filled by appointment made by the mayor with the consent of the council, which appointee shall serve only until the next general city election, at which such vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the original term.  History: [50-704, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 135, p. 1249.]
ID Code § 50-705 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 7 - COUNCIL|Section 50-705 - MEETINGS OF COUNCIL — QUORUM — DISCIPLINE.

50-705. MEETINGS OF COUNCIL — QUORUM — DISCIPLINE. Regular meetings of the city council shall be held each month at such place and times as the council may establish by ordinance. At all meetings of the council a majority of the full council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; unless otherwise provided by law, a question before the council shall be decided by a majority of the members present. For the purpose of holding regular or special meetings a number less than a majority may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as the council may, by ordinance, have previously prescribed. Regular or special meetings of the council may be recessed until further notice.  History: [50-705, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 136, p. 1249.]
ID Code § 50-706 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 7 - COUNCIL|Section 50-706 - SPECIAL MEETINGS OF COUNCIL.

50-706. SPECIAL MEETINGS OF COUNCIL. One[-]half (1/2) plus one (1) of the members of the full council shall have the power to call special meetings of the city council, the object of which shall be submitted to the council in writing; the call and object, as well as the disposition thereof, shall be entered upon the journal of the clerk.  History: [50-706, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 137, p. 1249.]
ID Code § 50-707 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 7 - COUNCIL|Section 50-707 - ASSIGNMENT OF COUNCIL SEATS.

50-707. ASSIGNMENT OF COUNCIL SEATS. Any city, by ordinance, may assign a number to each council seat. Upon the adoption of such an ordinance, and at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the next general election, the city clerk shall assign a number for each council seat. Any candidate seeking election to the council shall file for one (1) of the assigned council seats.  History: [50-707, added 1984, ch. 108, sec. 1, p. 251.]
ID Code § 50-707A (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 7 - COUNCIL|Section 50-707A - ELECTION OF COUNCILMEN BY DISTRICTS.

50-707A. ELECTION OF COUNCILMEN BY DISTRICTS. (1) Any city having fewer than one hundred thousand (100,000) inhabitants based upon the most recent federal decennial census may, by ordinance, provide for districts and the election of councilmen by districts. Upon the adoption of such an ordinance and at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to each general election, the governing body of the city shall establish the territory of council districts in accordance with this section. Any city having more than one hundred thousand (100,000) inhabitants based upon the most recent federal decennial census shall establish districts and shall elect councilmen by districts for districts so established. Districts shall be established no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the general election following the date that election precincts are established pursuant to the provisions of section 34-301, Idaho Code. (2) Each district shall consist of one (1) or more contiguous election precincts as established pursuant to the provisions of chapter 3, title 34, Idaho Code, and each district shall, to the nearest extent possible, contain the same number of people based upon the most recent federal decennial census. (3) Each city establishing districts for the election of councilmen by districts shall establish the number of districts corresponding to the number of council seats determined by the city pursuant to section 50-701, Idaho Code, or for any city having a governing body governed by the provisions of sections 50-801 through 50-812, Idaho Code, the number of council seats determined by the city pursuant to section 50-805, Idaho Code. (4) Upon establishment of city election districts, council members are to be elected by the electors of the said geographic district, and any candidate must be a resident of said geographic district. For cities with fewer than one hundred thousand (100,000) inhabitants that establish districts by ordinance, the council shall determine, not less than ninety (90) days before the next general election, the method of the implementation of this ordinance.  History: [50-707A, added 1984, ch. 108, sec. 2, p. 251; am. 2020, ch. 269, sec. 1, p. 781.]
ID Code § 50-707B (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 7 - COUNCIL|Section 50-707B - MAJORITY MAY BE REQUIRED FOR ELECTION — RUNOFF ELECTION.

50-707B. MAJORITY MAY BE REQUIRED FOR ELECTION — RUNOFF ELECTION. A city may, by ordinance, provide that a majority of the votes for any candidate running for a council seat adopted by a city in accordance with section 50-707 or 50-707A, Idaho Code, shall be required for election to that office. In the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, there shall be a runoff election between the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast. Such runoff election shall be conducted by the county clerk as in the general election in a manner consistent with chapter 14, title 34, Idaho Code, and at such time within thirty (30) days of the general election, as prescribed by the city and shall be exempt from the limitation upon elections provided in sections 34-106 and 50-405, Idaho Code. The ballot shall be prepared by the county clerk not less than twenty-two (22) days preceding the runoff election. The designation of polling places shall be made by the county commissioners not less than twenty (20) days preceding any runoff election, and sample ballots shall be printed not less than eighteen (18) days preceding the runoff election.  History: [50-707B, added 1984, ch. 108, sec. 3, p. 251; am. 2002, ch. 75, sec. 18, p. 173; am. 2006, ch. 105, sec. 13, p. 293; am. 2009, ch. 341, sec. 124, p. 1056.]
ID Code § 50-708 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 7 - COUNCIL|Section 50-708 - EXAMINATION OF ACCOUNTS OF FISCAL OFFICERS.

50-708. EXAMINATION OF ACCOUNTS OF FISCAL OFFICERS. At least once in each quarter of each year, the council shall examine by review of a quarterly treasurer’s report included upon the city council agenda the accounts and doings subject to management by the chief financial officer of the city. Such report shall be completed no more than thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar quarter and shall then be transmitted to the city clerk for inclusion on the next available city council agenda.  History: [50-708, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 139, p. 1249; am. 2017, ch. 129, sec. 2, p. 303.]
ID Code § 50-801 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-801 - CITIES MAY ADOPT PLAN.

50-801. CITIES MAY ADOPT PLAN. Any city within the state of Idaho, organized under the general laws of the state, special chapter, or a general incorporation act, may adopt the council-manager plan of government by proceedings as herein provided.  History: [50-801, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 140, p. 1249; am. 1984, ch. 156, sec. 1, p. 381.]
ID Code § 50-802 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-802 - INSTITUTING ELECTION, PETITION — RESOLUTION.

50-802. INSTITUTING ELECTION, PETITION — RESOLUTION. Procedure for instituting a special election on adoption of the council-manager plans shall be by petition of electors as provided for initiative in section 34-1801B, Idaho Code, or by resolution passed by one-half (1/2) plus one (1) of the members of the full council.  History: [50-802, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 141, p. 1249; am. 1984, ch. 156, sec. 2, p. 381; am. 2015, ch. 285, sec. 4, p. 1158.]
ID Code § 50-803 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-803 - TIME FOR HOLDING SPECIAL ELECTION ON PROPOSITION.

50-803. TIME FOR HOLDING SPECIAL ELECTION ON PROPOSITION. Within ten (10) days after the filing of such petition or resolution with the city clerk, the mayor shall, by proclamation, establish a date for holding a special election on the question of adopting the council-manager plan, such date to be determined as follows: (1) When the petition or resolution is filed with the city clerk during a year when no general city election is to be held, such election shall be held on the date authorized in section 34-106, Idaho Code, that is nearest to but not less than sixty (60) days following filing of such petition or resolution;  (2) When the petition or resolution is filed with the city clerk during a year when a general city election is to be held, such election shall be held on the date for holding general city elections.  History: [50-803, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 142, p. 1249; am. 1984, ch. 156, sec. 3, p. 382; am. 2009, ch. 341, sec. 125, p. 1056.]
ID Code § 50-804 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-804 - PROPOSITION TO BE VOTED.

50-804. PROPOSITION TO BE VOTED. At such election the proposition to be submitted to the electors shall be: "Shall the City of …. adopt the council-manager plan of government, as set forth in sections 50-801 through 50-812, Idaho Code?"  History: [50-804, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 143, p. 1249; am. 1984, ch. 156, sec. 4, p. 382.]
ID Code § 50-805 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-805 - GOVERNING BODY — SIZE.

50-805. GOVERNING BODY — SIZE. The governing body of any city governed by the provisions of sections 50-801 through 50-812 shall consist of five (5) or seven (7) councilmen. Should the proposition be adopted under section 50-804, the governing body shall consist of a council equal in number to the councilmen plus the mayor under the existing form of government, unless subsequently changed as provided by section 50-703.  History: [50-805, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 144, p. 1249.]
ID Code § 50-806 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-806 - ELECTION OF OFFICIALS FOLLOWING ADOPTION — DETERMINING SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES — DESIGNATION OF SEATS.

50-806. ELECTION OF OFFICIALS FOLLOWING ADOPTION — DETERMINING SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES — DESIGNATION OF SEATS. (1) When the proposition is submitted to the electors under section 50-803(1), Idaho Code, officials shall be elected at the same election during which the proposition is submitted to the voters; when the proposition submitted to the electors under subsection (2) of section 50-803, Idaho Code, officials shall be elected at the same general city election. If any proposition submitted to the electors under section 50-803, Idaho Code, fails to receive a favorable vote, the election of officials at the same election shall be declared null and void. Determination of successful candidates at either a special or general election shall be as herein provided: A. When the council is to consist of five (5) members, the three (3) receiving the largest number of votes shall be declared elected to serve four (4) year terms or so much thereof as remains, and two (2) to serve two (2) year terms or so much thereof as remains; B. When the council is to consist of seven (7) members, the four (4) receiving the largest number of votes shall be declared elected to serve four (4) year terms or so much thereof as remains, and three (3) to serve two (2) year terms or so much thereof as remains. At each general city election thereafter, councilmen shall be elected to fill the unexpired terms. (2) By ordinance, the city may assign a number to each council seat. In that event candidates will file for a designated seat and the candidate receiving the largest number of votes for the seat he has filed for shall be declared elected.  History: [50-806, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 145, p. 1249; am. 1981, ch. 158, sec. 1, p. 270.; am. 2009, ch. 341, sec. 126, p. 1056.]
ID Code § 50-807 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-807 - EFFECTIVE DATE FOLLOWING ADOPTION OF PLAN.

50-807. EFFECTIVE DATE FOLLOWING ADOPTION OF PLAN. The effective date of the council-manager plan shall be not more than seventy-five (75) days following the election of officials, to be determined by the incumbent council.  History: [50-807, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 146, p. 1249; am. 1984, ch. 156, sec. 5, p. 382.]
ID Code § 50-808 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-808 - POWERS — DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL.

50-808. POWERS — DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL. The council shall have all powers delegated under general law, appoint a chief administrative officer to be known as the city manager, and confirm all appointments of department heads made by the city manager.  History: [50-808, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 147, p. 1249.]
ID Code § 50-809 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-809 - MAYOR.

50-809. MAYOR. (1) At the time of installing and swearing in the councilmen following each general city election, or special election called for the purpose of electing officials, the council shall elect one (1) of their members to be designated the mayor. He shall serve for a period of two (2) years unless sooner removed by the council or becomes disqualified. (2) By ordinance, a city may provide for the direct election of the mayor by the voters. When direct election is permitted, the mayor’s position on the ballot shall replace that of one (1) councilman. Prior to the opening of the filing for candidacy for mayor, the term of the direct elected mayor shall be designated, by ordinance, as two (2) years or four (4) years. The direct elected mayor shall have no changes in his powers as defined in section 50-810, Idaho Code.  History: [50-809, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 148, p. 1249; am. 1975, ch. 203, sec. 1, p. 564.]
ID Code § 50-810 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-810 - POWERS OF THE MAYOR.

50-810. POWERS OF THE MAYOR. The mayor shall preside at the meetings of the council and perform such other duties consistent with his office as may be imposed by the council. He shall be entitled to a vote on all matters coming before the council, but shall possess no veto power. He shall be recognized as the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts of the purposes of serving civil processes, and by the governor for military purpose. He may use the title of mayor in any case in which the execution of contracts or other legal instruments in writing, or other necessity arising from the general laws of this state may so require, but this shall not be construed as conferring upon him administrative powers or functions of a mayor under the general laws of the state.  History: [50-810, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 149, p. 1249.]
ID Code § 50-811 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-811 - CITY MANAGER — DUTIES.

50-811. CITY MANAGER — DUTIES. The council shall appoint a city manager to be the administrative head of the city government under the direction and supervision of such council and who shall hold office at the pleasure of the majority of the members thereof. Before entering upon the duties of his office, such city manager shall take the official oath for the support of the government and the faithful performance of his duties, and shall execute a bond in favor of the city in such sum as may be fixed by the council. He shall: 1. Have general supervision over the business of the city. 2. See that the ordinances and policies of the city are complied with and faithfully executed. 3. Attend all meetings of the council at which his attendance is required by that body. 4. Recommend for adoption to the council such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient. 5. Make the appointment of all department heads, subject to such civil service regulations as may relate thereto. 6. Prepare and submit to the council such reports as may be required by that body, or as he may deem advisable. 7. Keep the council fully advised of the financial condition of the city and its future needs. 8. Prepare and submit to the council a tentative budget for the next fiscal year. 9. Perform such other duties as the council may establish by ordinance or resolution. 10. Possess such powers as are vested in the mayor as provided in section 50-606.  History: [50-811, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 150, p. 1249.]
ID Code § 50-812 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 50 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS|Chapter 8 - COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN|Section 50-812 - DISCONTINUANCE OF COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN — PROPOSITION TO BE VOTED.

50-812. DISCONTINUANCE OF COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN — PROPOSITION TO BE VOTED. Any city which shall have operated for more than six (6) years under the provisions of sections 50-801 through 50-812, Idaho Code, may resume operation under sections 50-601 through 50-708, Idaho Code, by proceedings held as sections 50-801 through 50-812, Idaho Code, provide for adoption of the council-manager plan. The proposition to be submitted shall be: "Shall the City of …. retain its organization under the ‘council-manager plan’?"  History: [50-812, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 151, p. 1249; am. 1984, ch. 156, sec. 6, p. 382.]