HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2017-06-328 Charter Review CommissionCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO.z'�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPOINTING A CHARTER
REVIEW COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas Home -Rule Charter (the "Charter") was originally
adopted by vote of the people of the City of Anna, Texas on May 7, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Charter was amended on November 4, 2008 and May 12, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Section 11.07 of the Charter states that the City Council of the City of
Anna, Texas (the "City Council") must appoint a Charter Review Commission (the
"Commission") at least once every six years and that said Commission must consist of
at least ten citizens of the City;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein for all purposes as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Charter Commission Appointed
In accordance with Section 11.07 of the City of Anna, Texas Home -Rule Charter, the
following persons are hereby appointed to serve on the Charter Review Commission:
Don Callaham
Alonzo Tutson
Connie Stump
Joseph Boda
Anthony Richardson
James Gurski
Shelby Miles
Rocio Gonzoles
Ginny Finan
Chad Joyce
Susan Warden
Section 3. Appointment of Presiding Officers
Connie Stump is hereby appointed to serve as the Charter Review Commission Chair,
and Alonzo Tutson is hereby appointed to serve as the Vice Chair.
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Section 4. Additional Appointees, Role
The City Manager, City Attorney, and City Secretary (the "City Council Appointees")
shall attend all meetings of the Charter Review Commission and shall serve in an
advisory capacity to the Commission. The duties of the Council Appointees include
assisting and advising the Commission with regard to meeting schedules, meeting
agendas, meeting procedures, and legal and operational matters related to Charter and
City operations. City Council Appointees shall participate in the deliberations of the
Commission but shall not vote on the Commission's final report and recommendations
to the City Council. The City Secretary shall keep the minutes of the proceedings of all
Commission meetings.
Section 5. Duties of the Commission
In accordance with Section 11.07 of the Charter, the Commission is charged with the
following duties:
Inquire into the operation of the City government under the Charter and
determine whether any provisions of the Charter require revision;
2. Propose any recommendations it deems desirable to insure compliance with the
Charter of the City government; and
3. Report its findings and present its recommendations to the City Council.
Section 6. Term of Office
The term of office of the Commission shall be for not more than six months, at the end
of which time a report must be presented to the City Council and all records of
proceedings of the Commission must be filed with the City Secretary and become a
public record.
Section 7. Rules of Procedure
All meetings of the Commission shall be governed by the rules of procedure adopted by
the City Council in Resolution No. 2010-11-05, and shall further be conducted in
accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this OIL
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Carrie L. Smith, ity Secretary % ` • • • • •' 11(layor, Mike Crist
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