01-23-97-6-d - Resolution - 01/23/1997(l so[utiort
RESOLUTION NO. 1-23-97-6-d
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CREATION AND EXISTENCE OF THE CITY
OF COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY COMMITTEE AND AMENDING THE
NUMBER OF MEMBERS FROM SIX (6) TO SEVEN (7) MEMBERS.
WHEREAS, the City of College Station has owned and operated a city cemetery since
1948;
WHEREAS, a committee of College Station citizens has continued to serve on the
Cemetery Committee for more than forty-five (45) years for the purpose of advising City
Council on all matters related to the operation of the cemetery;
WHEREAS, these citizens have committed their time to ensure appropriate rules and
regulations are in place, that citizen concerns with cemetery policy are addressed, and that
the property is aesthetically pleasing;
WHEREAS, neither ordinance, resolution nor minute order exists to formally recognize
the establishment oftbe Cemetery Committee;
WHEREAS, the City of College Station City Council has determined the creation and
existence of the Cemetery Committee should be ratified; and
WHEREAS, the current Cemetery Committee membership is six (6) members and the
committee desires the addition of one (1) member to be appointed by the City Council;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of College
Station hereby ratifies the existence of the Cemetery Committee as herein described and
expands the membership of the Cemetery Committee to seven (7) members:
Membership and Method of Appointment - The Cemetery
Committee shall be composed of seven (7) members appointed by
the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
2. Eligibility - Members shall be residents and qualified voters.
Term of Office - Members of the Cemetery Committee shall serve
for a period of two (2) years.
4. Meetings - Meetings shall be on call by the committee chair.
Duties and Responsibilities - Duties and responsibilities shall be to
advise the City Council regarding policies relating to the city owned
and operated cemetery.
RESOLUTION NO. 1-23-97-6-d
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PASSED and APPROVED this 23rd day of January, 1997.
APPROVED
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EYNlqt MclLHANEY, MAYoOR
ATTEST:
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CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary