Town of Apex issued the following announcement on Nov. 29.
At-Large Council Vacancy
The Apex Town Council is now accepting applications to fill an At-Large Council Seat for the unexpired term of Town Councilmember Cheryl Stallings. Stallings, who was elected to the Apex Town Council in December of 2019, won her recent election to the Wake County Board of Commissioners. She has resigned from her Council seat effective Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the Apex Town Council voted to accept Councilmember Stallings resignation and initiate the selection process. Council adopted a policy and process timeline for appointing a candidate to fill the unexpired term. The person selected for this position will be asked to serve the remainder of Stallings' council term ending December 6, 2023.
To qualify for consideration, applicants are required to:
Be a registered voter
Be at least 21 years of age
Be a resident and qualified to vote in Apex Corporate Limits
Be current on any Property Taxes Due
Appointment Process Timeline
Wednesday, November 30, 2022: Application process opens
Friday, December 9, 2022: Application process closes
Tuesday, December 13, 2022: Applicant information released to Council and the public
Friday, December 16, 2022: Candidates selected to be interviewed
Friday, January 6, 2023: Candidate Interviews and public hearing
Tuesday, January 10, 2023: Council appointment announced
Thursday, January 12, 2023: Swearing-in ceremony
Monday, January 16, 2023: New Councilmember Orientation Begins
Interested applicants can apply for the vacancy by completing the online application form, or submitting a completed application by email to allen.coleman@apexnc.org, or fax (919) 249-3305. Applicants must answer each question and submit a resume to be considered for the vacancy. All applications received are public records under North Carolina law and will be posted for public review on the Town's website.
Council Vacancy Application Form
According to North Carolina General Statutes § 160A-63 and the Apex Town Code of Ordinances, the Apex Town Council has the authority to appoint a qualified individual to fill Stallings unexpired term until residents have the opportunity to elect a successor in the 2023 Apex municipal elections.
Questions:
For additional information about the process to fill the At-Large Apex Town Council seat, contact the Town Clerk's Office by phone at (919) 249-1260 or by email at allen.coleman@apexnc.org.
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