HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 970311-S - Travel Policies Mayor & CouncilRESOLUTION NO. 031 â S
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING TRAVEL POLICIES FOR
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, continuing education is encouraged for the Mayor and City Council Members;
and
WHEREAS, training is expected to focus upon State/National issues, policy and governance;
and
WHEREAS, discussion of the sessions and potential local application is vital, and therefore
important that participation in training is done in teams of two or more.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. 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 policy or policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
1. Facilities and Services Policy End 4.0 which states: "The City provides for
the safety of its citizens and supports the responsive delivery of coordinated
services by the City and other public agencies."
SECTION 2. Mandatory attendance is expected at the following training sessions:
1. Annual Budget Retreat
2. Council Orientation Session
3. Ethics Seminar
SECTION 3. Training and conferences for Mayor and Councilmembers which are approved
and optional, without prior Council approval, are as follows:
1. Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
2. Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners Annual Conference
3. Texas Municipal League Bi -annual Legislative Conference
4. Specialized training provided by Texas Municipal League
5. Regional Texas Municipal League Meetings (quarterly)
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6. Capital Area Planning Council Meetings
7. Association of Wholesale Customers Membership Meetings
8. Texas Public Power Association Annual Conference
9. American Planning Association Chapter Conference
10. National League of Cities Annual Conference, including the Annual Legislative
Conference
11. American Public Power Association Annual Conference
12. Workshops or conferences focused on national/state issues of concern to
councilmembers
SECTION 4. All other conferences and training sessions shall require Council approval
prior to registration.
SECTION 5. As a courtesy, the Mayor and Councitmembers will inform their colleagues
when trips are scheduled; and will report on the meeting contents upon their return.
SECTION 6. Nothing in this policy should be construed to prevent Councilmembers from
attending conferences/workshops at their own expense without prior Council approval.
SECTION 7. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest
thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 8. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this ! Tâ day of /)J& , 1997.
Approved:
Attest:
P
Leo o_od, M yor Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
Approved as to form:
Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
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