The City of Chula Vista will accept applications for the appointment of an Interim City Councilmember to serve for the duration of John McCann's prolonged absence from the City Council while he is on military duty. Applications will be accepted beginning August 7 through 5 p.m., August 31, 2009. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a Chula Vista resident and a registered voter.

Applications will be available online August 7 through August 31, 2009, at www.chulavistaca.gov and at the City Clerk's office, 276 Fourth Avenue (619) 691-5041. Each applicant must submit to the City Clerk's office by U.S. Mail or hand delivery a completed Interim City Councilmember application, including an Economic Interests Disclosure form and a resume by 5 pm, Monday, August 31, 2009. Applications will not be accepted after 5 pm, August 31, 2009.

All applications and resumes will be forwarded to the Mayor & City Council. The Mayor & City Council will submit an unrestricted number of name(s) of applicants they want to interview. Applicants receiving two or more nominations will be scheduled for interviews. Applicants will be interviewed in a City Council meeting. When interviews have ended, the City Council will deliberate in public until an applicant receives at least three confirming votes.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Quijano in the Mayor & Council office at jquijano@chulavistaca.gov or call (619) 409-5812.

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