HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6980: AMENDING ARTICLE II PERSONNEL POLICY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE) P. O. NO. 6980
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (PERSONNEL POLICY) BY
ADDING SECTION 78-272 - EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE)
WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances establishes limits and regulations for the use of
City funds by officials elected and appointed; and
WHEREAS, in order effectively administer the policy, the City Council desires to amend
Chapter 78 to add Section 78-272 to provide an education program for the Mayor and City
Councilmembers.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and cor-ect.
Section 2. That Section 78-269 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as denoted in
the attached "Exhibit A."
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upoi the minutes
of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of , 2021, A.D., at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES:
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Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia R. Tizeno, ity Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
Sec. 78-272. — Education Program For Mayor and City Councilmembers
The Mayor and City Councilmembers are allowed to participate in certain municipal education
courses such as webinars, online seminars, etc. based upon the following criteria:
(a) The education course must be related to a municipal purpose that facilitates the
duties of a member of the governing body and the functioning of city government.
(b) The course must not require any travel.
(c) A report showing completion of the course must be submitted to the City
Secretary.
(d) The allotted budget per Councilmember is $200 per fiscal year. Authorization
beyond $200 requires prior City Council authorization.
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