HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 012417-D - Pierce Civil ServiceRESOLUTION NO. OI a L1(-7 - V
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas confirming the
appointment of Gordon Pierce to the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil
Service Commission; and establishing an effective date.
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown held elections on November 5, 2002 and November 2,
2004, respectively for the purpose of seeking voter response to the propositions of "the adoption of
the firefighters' civil service law" and "the adoption of the police officers civil service law; and
WHEREAS, the voters approved both propositions and pursuant to state law, the City of
Georgetown has adopted Chapter 143 of the State Government Code establishing the Fire Fighters'
and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that the Civil Service
Commission shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the city's chief executive and confirmed
by the City Council; 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 Departments, and perform such other duties as set forth in Chapter 143 of the Texas Local
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Gordon Pierce to fill a two (2) year term on
the Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission.
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.
SECTION 2: Gordon Pierce is hereby appointed to fill a two (2) year term on the City's
Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission that will expire on December 31, 2018.
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Appointment of Gordon Pierce
to the Civil Service Commission
Date Approved: January 24, 2017
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its approval.
RESOLVED this 241h day of January, 2017.
APPROVED:
Dale Ross
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ch rlie McNabb
City Attorney
ATTEST:
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Shelley Now ' g
City Secretary
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Appointment of Gordon Pierce
to the Civil Service Commission
Date Approved: January 24, 2017