HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 041426-5.B - Appoint Steve Fought to Civil Service CommissionRESOLUTION NO. Qq NA -5.-B
AN RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
STEPHEN FOUGHT 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, there is a vacancy on the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service
Commission and the City Manager has appointed Stephen Fought to fill the vacancy and serve for
the remainder of the unexpired term; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds Stephen Fought qualified under Chapter 143 of the
Texas Local Government Code; and; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to confirm the
appointment of Stephen Fought to fill the remainder of an unexpired 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.
Resolution Number: W7,6�/- QL1 i �-/; —.5' 3 Page 1 of 2
Subject: Appointment of Stephen Fought to the Civil Service Commission
Date Approved: April 14, 2026
Section 3. The City Council hereby confirms the appointment of Stephen Fought to fill the
remainder of an unexpired three (3) year term on the City's Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil
Service Commission beginning on April 14, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2026.
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 the 1411 day of April, 2026.
ATTEST:
E CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Robyn Den l lore, City Secretary Jo h Schroeder ayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Skye asso , City Attorney
Resolution Number:1{7'li- 04 14 ,0h)'S•-Z Page 2 of 2
Subject: Appointment of Stephen Fought to the Civil Service Commission
Date Approved: April 14, 2026