Title
Resolution to Direct the City Attorney to Review Amendments and Revisions to the Bylaws of City Boards and Commissions, and to Make all Bylaws Subject to City Council Approval
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Whereas, The City has numerous boards and commissions with bylaws that have been developed and amended over some time;
Whereas, City Council has an interest in assuring that the bylaws of all City boards and commissions continue to be in compliance with applicable laws, and be consistent with the stated purpose of each board or commission;
Whereas, City Council desires to have the bylaws of all City boards and commissions be uniform and consistent, where practical; and
Whereas, City Council has previously provided this direction to the City Attorney, and the City Attorney has developed a bylaws format to address uniformity and consistency of the bylaws of City boards and commissions;
RESOLVED, That all City boards and commissions submit their bylaws and proposed amendments to the City Attorney for review prior to amendment by the board or commission;
RESOLVED, That the City Attorney review all bylaws for compliance with legal requirements, and uniformity and consistency of format and content where practical; and
RESOLVED, That new bylaws, and amendments and revisions to the bylaws of all City boards and commissions not take effect until approved by City Council.
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Marcia Higgins, Stephen Rapundalo, and Mike Anglin