BEND, OR -- Bend City Councilors have agreed to the process in which they will select their next member. When Sally Russell is sworn in as Mayor on January second, she will vacate her "Position Three" seat with two years left in her term. 

Those interested in filling that vacancy and completing her term can submit an application and "letter of interest" through the City Council's webpage, between Thursday, December sixth and 5 p.m. January fourth. Councilors will then review the applications and select candidates for interviews. 

They hope to appoint the new Councilor at their January 16th Council meeting.