The Hackensack City Council meeting Dec. 7 found councilor Janis Pfarr filling in for outgoing mayor Larry Ciha, who was ill and unable to attend.
Pfarr, who serves as assistant mayor, was also at her last council meeting, as she did not run for re-election.
With councilor Bill Kennedy elected as mayor Nov. 3 and with two years left in his council term, there will be a vacant seat on the council as of Jan. 1, 2021.
The council decided to put out a call for city residents interested in the vacancy. Eligible candidates should contact the city by Dec. 31. All candidates will be presented to the council at the Jan. 4 meeting.