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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 3934 - Amend Coucil Rules & Procedures-Vote On B&C Appointed From Unanimous To Majority - 07_09_1992Resolution No. 3934 July 9, 1992 Item #24 July 23, 1992 Item #19 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Lubbock to amend the City Council Order of Business, Rules and Procedures as set forth in Volume 1 of the above referenced Rules and Procedures, to provide for a majority vote of the City Council in appointing citizens to City Boards and Commissions. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: SECTION 1. THAT paragraph 12 of "City Council Terms and Definitions" adopted by Resolution No. 2529 of the City Council of the City of Lubbock and located in Volume 1, page 1-23 of the "Order of Business, Rules and Procedures Manual" of the City Council is hereby amended to read as follows: (12) Unanimous Vote - A unanimous vote occurs when all of the Council in attendance vote in the affirmative or negative on an issue. SECTION 2. THAT subparagraph III(A)(6) of the City Council Order of Business, Rules and Procedures contained in Volume 1 of said Rules and Procedures, is hereby amended to read as follows: (6) Unanimous Vote - A unanimous vote occurs when all of the Council in attendance vote in the affirmative or negative on an issue. SECTION 3. THAT subparagraph III(B)(11)(a) of the City Council Order of Business, Rules and Procedures contained in Volume 1 of said Rules and Procedures is hereby amended to read as follows: (a) Board Appointments - Councilmembers should be prepared to set forth names of those individuals willing and able to serve on a board, committee or commission. These appointments require a majority vote of the Council and nothing in these Rules and Procedures shall ever be construed as requiring more than a majority vote for such appointments unless required by State law. It should be noted that some specific boards and commissions are created by State law and may have special requirements. The Council may create other committees, boards and commissions to assist in the conduct of the operation of the City government with such duties as the Council may specify not inconsistent with the Charter or Code of the City. Any committees, boards, or commissions created shall cease to exist upon the accomplishment of the special purpose for which it was created, or when abolished by a majority vote of the Council. Passed by the City Council this 23rd day of ATTEST: Kan Te boya, L,ty secrexaq APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: n osque a, Ass tant to the City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: John C. Ross, Jr., City Attorney JCR:da/AGENDA-D2/CCRULPRC. res July , 1992. - 2 -