HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 120925-5.D - Pondrom Appointed to Civil ServiceRESOLUTION NO. —S -0
AN RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
JOSEPH PONDROM TO THE FIRE FIGHTERS' AND POLICE
OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN; REPEALING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS;
INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 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, 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 City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to appoint
Joseph Pondrom to fill a three (3) year term on the Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service
Commission, as set out herein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was conducted in
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
Section 2. 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 3. Joseph Pondrom is hereby appointed to fill a three (3) year term on the City's
Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission beginning on January 1, 2026, and
expiring December 31, 2028.
Resolution Number: 2kN- )o2O 5 • D Page 1 of 2
Subject: Appointment of Joseph Pondrom to the Civil Service Commission
Date Approved: k -2- ( p at I 1-0 L5
Section 4. All resolutions that conflict with the provisions of this resolution are hereby
repealed, and all other resolutions of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this resolution
shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. If any provision of this resolution, or application thereof, to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this resolution, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this resolution and the City Secretary to
attest. This resolution shall become effective and be in full force and effect immediately in
accordance with the provisions of the City Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on theof �2025.
ATTEST: THE ITY OF GEOR OWN:
I
Robyn Wnsmore, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Skye Masson, City Attorney
, Mayor
Resolution Number: Mgt 12 2 JS •-0 Page 2 of 2
Subject: Appointment of Joseph Pondrom to the Civil Service Commission
Date Approved: �'Z.[DC( I',ju