Apr 30, 2021

City commission to consider filling vacancy after Franz resignation

Posted Apr 30, 2021 6:19 PM
<b>Former Salina City Commissioner Rod Franz. </b>Courtesy photo
Former Salina City Commissioner Rod Franz. Courtesy photo

Salina City Commissioners are scheduled to discuss on Monday filling a vacancy on the commission after loved ones of Rod Franz submitted on his behalf a letter of resignation.

In a letter to Mayor Melissa Hodges, Chris Franz, Brian Franz, and Gayle Martin, all who have power of attorney for Franz, wrote:

We are writing on behalf of City Commissioner Rod Franz to submit his resignation from the Salina City Commission effective April 29, 2021. This move will allow Rod, his family, and partner to concentrate on his recovery from injuries sustained in an April 6, 2021 fall.

Rod's entire career and retirement years are devoted to public service and doing what is best for his community. We thank you, his fellow city commissioners, city staff and advisory board members for their past and future professionalism and assistance in emulating his devotion and leadership.

After his election in November of 2019, Franz began a two-year term on Jan. 13, 2020. His term was set to expire on Jan. 10, 2022, according to information from the city.

Both Kansas statute and city code allow for the remaining city commissioners to appoint someone to fill the remainder of a vacant commission position.

During their regular Monday meeting city commissioners will be asked by staff to consider formalizing an agreed upon format to fill the vacancy created by the Franz resignation.