HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 051266G - Resolution For Studying And Updating City Council Rules Of Order And Business - 05_12_1966 Whereas there has been recent discussion of various unofficial meetings
of the City Council of Lubbock, .
And Whereas it is the purpose of the City Council to represent
citizens of Lubbock in providing the best possible government
interest of all the citizens,
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And Whereas we feel that all the citizens of Lubbock are entitled to a
complete record and knowledge of all the city business transacted by
the City Council in the interest of the city,
And Whereas we feel that the City Council should in every possible way
promote unity, goodwill and the respect of the citizens,
And Whereas the present rules of order and business by which the city
operates need to be clarified in these matters,
BE IT RESOLVED t we as the Ci y Council of Lubbock by the passing
of this resolution eclare at the City Council will not officially
convene or otherwise to official action on any business of the city in
any meeting which is close the public, or various news media of the
city, save in the time of rav mergency resulting from such circum-
stances as not to permit rior no a of the meeting of the Council .
BE'IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we instruct the city attorney and the city
manager to submit recommendations which may add to the efficiency,
expediency and clarify the procedure of the Council and update the
Rules of Order and Business.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that they after the study shall bring such
report before the City Council which shall give it due consideration.
Mr. Mayor 1 move the passing of this resolution for study and updating
of our Rules of Order and Business.