HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 092705-T - Civil Service CommissionAPPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 0 9a 705-T
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
RENAMING THE FIRE FIGHTERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO FIRE
FIGHTERS' AND POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Georgetown passed the proposition of "the adoption of the
firefighters' civil service law" and pursuant to state law, adopted Chapter 143 of the Texas Local
Government Code and established the City of Georgetown Firefighters Civil Service Commission
("Commission"); and
WHEREAS, in response the City of Georgetown held an election on November 2, 2004, for the
purpose of seeking voter response to the proposition of the adoption of the police officers' civil service
law'; and
WHEREAS The Civil Service Commission will oversee the hiring and promotion process and serve as
a disciplinary appeal board for civil service employees in the Georgetown Fire and Police Department,
and perform such other duties as set forth in Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Findings. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this resolution
implements the following policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
1. Governmental Affairs Policy End 6.0, which states: "A high level of cooperation and
involvement exists among Georgetown's citizens and governmental organizations."
SECTION 2. Proceedings. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby renames the
Civil Service Commission established in compliance with the directives set forth in Chapter 143 of the
Texas Local Government Code
RESOLVED this 27th day of September, 2005.
ATTEST
ry ► '"on Sandra D. Lee
May•r. City Secretary
APPROVED OC 1)--`mCCC
Patricia E Carls
City Attomey
Civil Service Commission Resolution No. O%27
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