HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 331-2007 Repealing Ord. 217-2005 & 222-2005 Creating the Anna Technology Advisory Commission.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 3314007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCES 217-
2005 AND 222-2105; CREATING THE ANNA TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY
COMMISSION; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENT AND
REMOVAL OF MEMBERS; ESTABLISHING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE COMMISSION; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna has determined that there exists a need
in the
City for services related to information technology; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there are Information Technology
Professionals residing inside of the Corporate Limits of the City of Anna and that these
professionals could be a valuable resource as volunteers working with City Staff on
technology related matters; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna believes that the adoption of
these regulations will significantly increase and enhance the quality of life for residents of
the City, now therefore;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS:
Section 1. Corrmnission Created.
The Anna Technology Advisory Commission ("Commission") is hereby created.
Section 2. Membership; Organization: Compensation.
2.01 Membership.
The Commission shall consist of five members who are residents of the City of Anna and
one current City Council member acting as a liaison between the Council and the
Commission. Members are appointed by the City Council for a term of two years, but
serve strictly at the pleasure of the City Council, who may remove any member at any
time with or without cause.
Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose place becomes
vacant for any cause in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
The terms of members filling places 1, 3, and 5 shall expire on May 31 of each odd -
numbered year and the terms of members filling places 2 and 4 shall expire on May 31
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of each even -numbered year. Commission members may be appointed to succeed
themselves, and if a Commission member shall continue to serve after the expiration of
the member's tens until the Council removes the member or appoints a succeeding
member. Newly -appointed members shall be installed at the first Commission meeting
after their appointment.
2.02 Organization.
The Commission shall hold an organizational meeting in July of each year. The
Commission shall adopt its own rules of procedure and keep a record of its proceedings
Consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance and the requirements of law.
The Commission shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from its own
membership at its annual organizational meeting. Meetings of the Commission may be
held at the call of the chair, or in histher absence, the vice -chair.
The Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each
member upon each question or, N absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact. The
minutes shall become official records of the City upon approval of the minutes by the
City Council.
A quorum for the conduct of business shall consist of three members of the Commission
2.03 Compensation.
Members shall serve without compensation, exp for reimbursement of authorized
expenses attendant to the performance of their duties.
Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities.
The Commission is purely an advisory board with no decision-making or policy-making
authority, and any action or omission by the Commission is not binding on the City. The
Commission is hereby charged with the duties and responsibilities to:
(1) Provide recommendations to the City Council and City staff regarding Information
Technology issues; and
(2) Perform other duties and responsibilities related to technology issues as specifically
directed by the City Council or requested by City Staff.
Section 4. Repeal Clause.
All parts of any ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are to the
extent of such conflict hereby repealed.
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Section S. Savings Clause.
If any provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of such Ordinance shall continue in full force and effect the same as If such
invalid or unconstitutional provision had never been a part hereof.
Section 6. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be effective as of the date of passage by the City Council.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, this 26th day of June, 2007.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
N4ha Willdson, City Secretary Mayor, Kenneth Pelham
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