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:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John C. Ross, Jr., City Attorney
JCR:da/AGENDA-D2/CCRULPRC. res
July , 1992.
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