HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21796: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERIM FIRE CHIEF FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR P.R. No. 21796
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERIM
FIRE CHIEF FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
WHEREAS, the position of Fire Chief for the City of Port Arthur, Texas, became
vacant on January 4, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is recommending the appointment of a qualified
individual to temporarily assume the duties of the Fire Chief and to be appointed as Interim
Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS, the City Managers desires to appoint said individual to Act as the
Interim Fire Chief until such a time as a permanent Fire Chief is appointed or until said
individual is otherwise removed from the interim position; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Council confirm the appointment of an
Interim Fire Chief.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Robert L. Havens be and is herein appointed as Interim Fire
Chief for the City of Port Arthur, Texas.
Section 3. That the appointment of Robert L. Havens as Interim Fire Chief for the
City of Port Arthur is confirmed by the City Council and is effective on February 16, 2021.
Section 4. That the Interim Fire Chief is an "at-will" employee of the City of Port
Arthur and shall comply with the City of Port Arthur's Personnel Policy, state and federal
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laws in all respects, including performance of the duties of the Fire Chief.
Section 5. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of February, A.D., 2021, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia R. izeno
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
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