This policy establishes a systematic procedure for accepting and reviewing applications from persons interested in serving on Boards and Commissions. The choice of calling a special election or appointing someone to fill the vacancy is entirely up to the San José City Council to determine.Santa Clara Councilmember Patricia Mahan has resigned from her elected position, effective Feb. Santa Clara County child welfare official resigns a year after infant's fentanyl overdose rocked community. District 3 Councilmember Omar Torres to resign immediately "in light of information revealed in an ongoing police investigation into his alleged conduct." An unexcused absence could pave the way for his removal from office, but the majority of the council ended up voting to excuse Torres's absence. This manual is designed to assist hiring managers with appropriate hiring processes and Human Resources practices. Email. Share Link to section. (a) Removing a Director without cause;. (b) Filling vacancies on the Board;.