In general. If, for any reason unrelated to the merit of the nomination in question, the City Council is unwilling or unable to timely confirm a nomination, the Council may, by the affirmative vote of a majority of all Councilmembers (8), reject the nomination “without prejudice”. Notice to Mayor.The President or the President’s designee shall immediately notify the Mayor in writing of the Council’s action under this rule. The notice shall:state the circumstances that prevented a timely confirmation; and invite the Mayor to submit another name for consideration.