HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-14-2k - Resolution - 01/09/2014 RESOLUTION NO. 01-09 - 1 - 2k
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, APPOINTING A PARLIAMENTARIAN AND ALTERNATE
PARLIAMENTARIAN.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station strives to conduct its meetings in the
most efficient and transparent manner possible; and
WHEREAS, parliamentary procedure is a system of conducting business when working in a
group to help conduct business efficiently and ensure that the rights of individuals are protected
while the will of the group is achieved; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Robert's Rules of Order as its parliamentary authority to
govern meetings of the City Council and meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and all
other Boards, Commissions and Committees of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of appointing individuals to serve as Parliamentarian and
Alternate Parliamentarian, whose role will be to act in an advisory capacity and offer procedural
opinions to the presiding officer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is confident that the City Secretary and City Attorney have a
(Ilue thorough understanding of the City's parliamentary authority and knowledge of the statutory laws
affecting the City.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATON, TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby agrees that a parliamentarian is an important asset so
the Council can expedite business, maintain order, ensure justice, and assure that the
will of the Council is accomplished.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby appoints the City Secretary as parliamentarian to the
City Council and the City Attorney as the alternate parliamentarian.
PART 3: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
ADOPTED this 9 day of January, 2014.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secret y Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney