(El Centro City Council says how they want to fill a vacancy)....The vacancy is on the City Council.

It was created by the sudden resignation of Mayor Tomas Oliva recently. At their meeting this week it was agreed the council would appoint the new Council person. They will solicit candidate applications for 15 days, beginning March 22nd. The deadline to apply will be April 6th. The applications will be reviewed. The top five will be chosen for interview on April 16th. The City Council expects to appoint the new Council Member on April 21.